Tortellini Soup

Prep: 15 min.
Cook: 35 min.
Yield: 8 servings

2 T. olive oil
2 oz. bacon, finely diced
1 medium garlic, minced
1 can (49-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 pkg (9 oz) cheese tortellini
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree
8 oz. fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 C. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon. Cook until crisp. Add onion; cook 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute. Add broth and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Add cooked tortellini to soup mixture. Stir in tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese.

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Very Veggie Soup

Prep: 20 min.
Cook: 35 min.
Yield: 6 servings (2Qts)

1 medium zucchini, chopped
1-1/3 C. chopped fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. canola oil
1 carton (32 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 pkg (16 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 C. meatless spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. adobo seasoning, optional
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Parmesan

In a Dutch oven, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the broth, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, spaghetti sauce and seasonings.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach; heat through. Garnish each serving with cheese.

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