Creamy Tortellini Soup

Creamy Tortellini Soup

(Liz Linford)

Step 1

1 Tbsp Butter
1/2 C onion, diced
4 cloves garlic minced
3 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp Flour

Step 2

3 C chicken or beef broth
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp tomato paste
4 C cheese tortellini

Step 3

1/2 C half and half
3 C spinach, torn and packed
1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper o taste
2 Tbsp basil, thinly sliced for garnish

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and flour and whisk to combine. Cook 1 more minute.
Step 2
Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and tortellini. Bring to a boil, and then simmer until tortelinni are cooked, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add the half and half and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Add spinach and let wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and serve.