Tortellini Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Onion-medium, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. dried basil

1 Tbsp. sundried tomatoes, chopped

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 14 oz. cans diced, crushed tomatoes

2 qts. Chicken or vegetable broth

1 lb. pkg. fresh or frozen tortellini

Salt and pepper to taste

10 oz. fresh chopped spinach or bag frozen spinach

½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe instructions:

1.     In large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion & garlic stirring often until onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.

2.     Add basil, sun dried tomatoes & brown sugar, continue cooking 2 more minutes Add broth & canned tomatoes turn heat to high & bring to a boil.

3.     Add tortellini and cook according to the package. When tortellini is almost done, add spinach.

4.     Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.