Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup With Spinach Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

2tbspolive oil

1onion,finely chopped

4large garlic cloves,minced

28oztomatoes,diced, or 6 fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped

2tspItalian dried herbs,or seasoning

1tspred chili flakes,(optional) adjust to suit your taste

4cupschicken stock

28oztomato puree,or Passata (1 jar)

3tbsptomato paste

1cupheavy cream,or half-and-half

salt and pepper,to taste

18ozcheese tortellini,(2 packets) dried

½cupParmesan cheese,shredded

4cupsbaby spinach leaves,washed and dried

¼cupfresh basil,roughly torn or chopped

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Add tomatoes, Italian herbs (or seasoning), and chili flakes if using.

Let tomatoes cook for about 5 minutes, until juices have released and mixed through the flavors in the pot.

Mix through chicken stock, tomato puree, and tomato paste.

Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Partially cover pot with a lid. Bring to a simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Stir in the cream and tortellini, cook on medium-low for about 6 to 7 minutes, until tortellini is just cooked.

Add the parmesan cheese, spinach, and basil. Stir until wilted.

Serve warm. Enjoy!