Tortellini Soup: A Family Favorite

Tortellini Soup is an ALL-TIME favorite of my families. :)  One that has stood the test of time and is never old.  I have made this several times a year for as long as I can remember.  Let me share this delicious SUPER simple soup with you. 

 In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil.

To heated oil, add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion. 

Cook and stir frequently till browned--10-15 minutes.

Add 9 cups chicken broth, 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 2 t oregano, 

2 t basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

Roughly whir in food processor, 2-3 cups fresh or frozen spinach 

and add that to the pot.

If tortellini is cooked too long, it will become really soft and start to fall apart. For the first meal, you want them whole--for leftovers, it's alright if they're a little too soft. 

So, 5-10 minutes before serving, add 1 1/2 cups spinach/cheese or seven cheese tortellini. 

 Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.

The Recipe

Tortellini Soup

~ClaudiaCameron~ 

2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup onion, finely chopped

9 cups chicken broth

1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes

2 teaspoons oregano

2 teaspoons basil

salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups spinach, roughly (or finely) whirred in food processor

1 1/2 cups spinach/cheese or seven cheese tortellini

1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Heat olive/coconut oil in large pot over MED/HI heat.

Add garlic and onion, cook and stir frequently till browned about 10-15 minutes.

Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add spinach and continue to cook.

Add tortellini and cook 10-15 minutes.

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.

 Yield:  6-8 servings

<3 Enjoy!!