Quick Tortellini and Spinach Soup

**Darlene** · 09-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Recipe Description

Adapted from a recipe by Sarah Leah Chase in her Cold -Weather Cooking Cookbook. One of my Favs, looks and tastes gourmoo! Especially nice around Christmas with the red of the tomatoes & the green of the spinach. I always serve this for dinner at our Tree Trimming Party with a crusty bread & tossed salad.

Preparation Steps:Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Time Needed:Ingredients:

2T olive oil
4 slices bacon,diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium onion finely chopped
9 cups chicken broth
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 lb. frozen cheese tortellini
1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes packed in puree
8oz fresh spinach rinse well coarsely chop (may use 10oz pkg.frozen)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Serves:

6-8 servings

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly brown. Add chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and add tortellini. Simmer until tortellini is cooked (10-12 min). Stir in crushed tomatoes-simmer another 5 minutes. Add spinach-cook until slightly wilted (about 3 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan.