CHRISTMAS TORTELLINI & SPINACH SOUP

Christmas Tortellini & Spinach Soup image

I made this soup for the first time in the summer, but when I saw its bright red and green colors, my first thought was what a perfect Christmas Eve dinner idea! -Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or tortellini of your choice
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper; return to a simmer. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until tortellini are tender., Stir in spinach and basil; cook until spinach is wilted. Top servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 1135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.