Tortellini Minestrone With Spinach

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This is a nice soup to serve on a nippy fall evening with hot crusty bread or rolls.

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Steps

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Heat oil in non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

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Add garlic , onions , carrots , and celery.

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Cook 4 minutes or until onions are softened.

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Add stock , basil and pepper.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to medium and cook 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp.

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Stir in tomatoes , spinach and tortellini.

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Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tortellini is heated through and vegetables are tender.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, fresh garlic, onion, carrot, celery, vegetable stock, dried basil, fresh ground black pepper, plum tomatoes, fresh spinach, cheese tortellini