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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Hearty tomato soup with meat or cheese tortellini The soup is a meal in itself, serve with crusty italian bread or rolls Ingredients:
1 large onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 stalks celery, chopped |
2 red peppers, chopped |
2 cups baby spinach or 2 cups frozen spinach |
2 cups diced tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 cup frozen corn |
2 cups tomato sauce |
8 cups low sodium chicken broth |
1/2 tablespoon dried basil |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon dried hot chili peppers (or more to taste) |
1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn |
2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen) |
salt and pepper (to taste) |
Directions:
1. In a large post saute the onions and garlic until transparent. Add celery, red pepper, tomatoes and corn; cook for about 3 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer; add the spinach, salt, pepper and dried spices. Let this cook for a few minutes so the spinach wilts.
3. Add the fresh basil and the tortellini; let cook for about 10 minutes more or until the pasta is cooked.
4. Garnish with Parmesan cheese (optional).
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