Tortellini Soup

How to make a Tortellini Soup.

Ingredients: Serves 4-6

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 3 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (9 oz) pkg. cheese tortellini
• 2 cups (2 oz) spinach, roughly chopped
• 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Crumble in beef in chunks and let cook until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes.
3. Turn and break up beef and continue to cook until no longer pink.
4. Transfer beef to a paper towel lined plate while leaving 1 1/2 Tbsp fat in pot (or add 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and drain off fat).
5. Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot.
6. Saute until starting to soften, about 7 minutes.
7. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
8. Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked beef, and season with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
10. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until veggies are nearly soft, about 15 minutes.
11. Add tortellini and let simmer according to time listed on package (usually about 4 – 7 minutes).
12. Stir in spinach and parsley.
13. Serve with fresh crusty bread!