Tortellini Soup With Kale

This is good. I was surprised how filling it was. Other greens (spinach, chard) would work as well. Try sprinkling a little parmesan cheese on top. From 1001 Low Fat Vegetarian.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  sliced leeks or 1  cup green onion
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  quarts  vegetable stock
• 2  cups kale, coarsely chopped
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 9  ounces  mushroom tortellini or 9  ounces  herb  tortellini
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Sauté leeks and garlic until tender.
2. Add stock and heat to boiling.
3. Stir in kale and mushrooms.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add tortellini.
6. Simmer until tender.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.