Tortellini Soup

Fresh tortellini was on sale this week, so I was searching for a recipe that wasn't just pasta and sauce. I wanted something new. So when I came across a Tortellini soup recipe, I had to try it!

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
• 2 cups cleaned spinach or other greens
• 1 16oz can small white beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes, minced (I added these, but would really prefer the dish without them)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, until just tender (do not overcook).

2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the broth, garlic and rosemary to a boil. Stir in the spinach, beans and tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer until the spinach and tomatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tortellini; simmer 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with the cheese, and serve.