Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion (about 1/2 small onion)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 -6 cups chicken broth or 4 -6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh tortellini or 1 (9 ounce) package dried tortellini
• kosher salt
• cracked black pepper
• 10 ounces fresh spinach or 10 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.

2. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring often until onions are translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Add broth and tomatoes, turn heat up to high, and bring to a boil.

4. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.

5. When tortellini is almost done, add spinach and taste, adjusting seasonings with salt and pepper.

6. Serve immediately.

7. Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of Parmesan.