Tortellini Soup

This recipe is an easy, crowd pleaser for potlucks and cold winter nights...and only takes 20 minutes to prepare and serve.  

Ingredients:
1 T butter
2 cloves garlic
3 cans chicken broth
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 package cheese tortellini (can either be fresh or frozen)
1 package frozen chopped spinach
parmesan cheese

In a large stockpot, melt the butter.  Finely mince or press garlic, and then add to the butter and saute, be careful not to burn.   During this step, add 2 T of water to the spinach and microwave for 2 minutes on high, drain.

To the garlic, add the chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, tortellini, and spinach.   Cook on medium high heat, until it starts to boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese over soup before serving.  This is great reheated, although sometimes you will need to add another can of chicken broth, as the tortellini absorbs the broth.