Spinach Tortellini Tomato Soup - (Free Recipe below)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cans (14.5-ounces each) Italian Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 package (12-ounces) frozen tortellini
• 1 bag (10-ounces) fresh baby spinach
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Combine olive oil and butter in a large soup pot; place over medium heat and cook until butter is melted.
• Add onions; cook for 2 minutes, or until translucent.
• Add garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Set heat to medium-high and stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
• Add vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
• Add frozen tortellini and spinach.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
• Continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is tender and soup is heated through.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Serve.