Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 3 sticks Carrots
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 1 whole Red Pepper
  • 32 ounces, fluid Chicken Broth
  • 1 dash Lemon Juice
  • 1 bag (about 12 To 14 Oz. Package) Tortellini, Frozen Or Boxed
  • 4 cups Spinach
  • Parmesan Cheese, For Topping

Method

  • First, drizzle the olive oil in a large pot. Finely chop your garlic and onion. Add it to the pot.
  • Next, chop your carrot, celery, and red pepper. Add to the onions and garlic. Allow the medley to cook on low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, enough time for the veggies to soften.
  • Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and tortellini and bring to a boil. Allow the tortellini to cook as directed by the package.
  • Turn off the heat once the tortellini has cooked and add your spinach. Stir in the spinach and allow it to sit for 2 minutes, just enough time to get the spinach settled but still crisp. Add seasonings, as desired.
  • Serve the soup and top it with parmesan cheese.
  • Variations: you can add cooked chicken for a heartier soup or alphabet pasta for a kid-friendly version.