Easy Tortellini Spinach Soup

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (approximately 4 cups)
• 9 ounces fresh tortellini
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (see note)
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot over high heat, combine the spinach and chicken broth.
• 2 heat to boiling and then reduce heat to low.
• 3 add the tortellini and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked to desired tenderness.
• 4 season with basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 note: instead of the garlic powder, i usually use pre-minced garlic i get in the jars.
• 6 also, i always use fresh tortellini for this, but i don't see why couldn't substitute dried, just adjust accordingly for the cooking time.