Tomato Tortellini

Can we get a big hands up for tomatoes?  I adore them.  I seriously doubt I’ve ever met a tomato that I didn’t love…or a dish that had tomatoes in it.  In fact…that love affair’s been going on my whole life.  My mother said as a small toddler, I would sit and eat tomatoes until the juices would give me a rash all over my chest and tummy…but I’d keep at it.  I still love just going out to the garden and picking fresh tomatoes and eating them…juices running and all.  Tomato tortellini is one of my favorite soup/meals.  I say meals, because when I fix it…I completely make a meal out of it.  I know warm weather is coming, and folks stop eating as much soup.  But I never tire of soup.  It can be a side dish with a yummy sandwich.  I think this would just be perfect for a picnic.  No matter how…or when you like to have soup, this recipe is a keeper.

 

 

I think this could be served with simple saltines, like I love it…or with a wonderful Texas Toast.

 

 

Ingredients

• 5 1/4 Cups vegetable broth

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 (16 ounce) package prepared cheese tortellini, thawed

• 10 ounces of spinach, rinsed and chopped

 

Directions

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. 

• Combine tortellini and spinach and bring to a boil

• Reduce heat slightly and boil for 7 minutes

• Drain and add to the tomatoes and broth

• Simmer for 20 minutes.

• Garnish with your favorite cheese (Optional)

 

This is a quick and wonderful way to feed your family a really “stick to your ribs” meal.

Serve and enjoy!