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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 5  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Whip this one up on a weeknight for a fast, easy, and delicous soup! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 package fresh, frozen tortellini or 1 package fresh, frozen tortellini  |  
                                                1 can diced tomato (or peeled, diced fresh)  |  
                                                2 cans chicken broth (or equivalent bouillon cube)  |  
                                                2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or slightly less frozen)  |  
                                                1 stalk celery, finely chopped  |  
                                                2 medium carrots, chopped  |  
                                                1 bay leaf  |  
                                                2 tablespoons fresh basil  |  
                                                1 teaspoon fresh parsley  |  
                                                2 tablespoons fresh oregano  |  
                                                2 teaspoons crushed, chopped garlic  |  
                                                1 medium onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  |  
                                                2 teaspoons good quality olive oil  |  
                                                1 cup water  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Saute celery, onion, carrots and garlic in oil. 2. Add spinach and tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes. 3. Add spices and chicken broth. 4. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender-crisp. 5. Add water and tortellini and simmer 10- 15 minutes. 6. Remove bay leaf and serve.                              | 
                         
                         
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