GARLICKY TORTELLINI, SPINACH AND TOMATO SOUP

GARLICKY TORTELLINI, SPINACH AND TOMATO SOUP image

Yield 2-3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 T. unsalted butter
6-8 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups (1 qt.) homemade or low-salt chicken broth
6 oz. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
14 oz. canned diced tomatoes, with their liquid
10 oz. spinach, washed and stemmed; coarsely chopped if large
8-10 leaves basil, coarsely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook halfway, about 5 minutes for frozen pasta, less if using fresh. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the grated cheese.