tortellini soup

This is an incredibly simple recipe that is usually easy to throw together with staples in the pantry/freezer. It's not too heavy but still qualifies as "comfort food." Grocery list: one onion, one bag of spinach, a few cloves of garlic, 2 quarts of chicken broth and some tortellini.



Start by sauteeing an onion and a few cloves of garlic in olive oil, add 2 quarts of chicken broth and bring to a slow boil. Add tortellini (freezer, fresh, or dried versions all work), about 3 or 4 servings, and cook according to package directions. Just about a minute or 2 before the tortellini or done, add a 9 ounce bag of fresh spinach. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, lots of cracked pepper, and a sprinkle of grated parmesan.