Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (9 oz.) pkg. cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (15 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 6 basil leaves or 1 tsp. dried
  • Parmesan for garnish

Method

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute 2 minutes (do not burn).
  • Stir in broth and tortellini. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer approximately 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, spinach and basil.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Yields 4 servings.