Soup, Chili, Stew and Dumpling Recipes
Garlicky Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with liquid or 2 1/2 cups skinned, chopped fresh ripe tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach, stems removed
- 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook halfway (about 5 minutes if frozen, less if using fresh.)
- Add tomatoes and their liquid; reduce heat to simmer and cook just until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.