EASY TORTELLINI SOUP

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Quick, easy and colorful, this soup makes a cozy cup or even a light lunch on blustery days. Veggies add nutrition, and cheese tortellini makes it hearty and delicious. -Gaye Thompson, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or tortellini of your choice
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add tortellini; cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender. Stir in the spinach, vinegar and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through and spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges