Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Vegetable Tortellini Soup

This delicious and hearty soup is the perfect meal to warm you up on those arctic winter days!

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Ingredients:

2 carrots, chopped

1 large stalk of celery, chopped

½ yellow onion, finely chopped

1 Tbs olive oil

2 Tbs flour

4 cups chicken broth

¼ tsp garlic powder

9 oz package fresh cheese tortellini

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

½ cup fat free half and half

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Heat olive oil in a large pot over low to medium heat. (1.) Add chopped carrot, celery, and onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onion is translucent and tender. (2.) Stir in two tablespoons of flour and mix well until veggies are evenly coated. Continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes. (3.) Add chicken broth, garlic powder, and tortellini and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes or until pasta is plump and tender. Season with salt and pepper. (4.) Stir in half & half and spinach and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Serve hot with a side of crackers or sliced French baguette for dipping.

Enjoy!