RUSTIC HOMEMADE TORTELLINI SOUP WITH TOMATO, BASIL, AND SPINACH

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FRESH VS FROZEN SPINACH You can definitely substitute fresh spinach with frozen for this recipe. Spinach is a frozen vegetable with flavor that holds up to the freezing process and retains its texture. Fresh spinach provides more folate, a B vitamin that, according to some studies by the American Heart Association, it’s believed to prevent heart disease.

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RUSTIC HOMEMADE TORTELLINI SOUP WITH TOMATO, BASIL, AND SPINACH

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Servings

Main Courses, Mediterranean Diet, Meze / Starters, Pasta, Recipes, Soups, Soups, The Ikaria Diet, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Servings

Main Courses, Mediterranean Diet, Meze / Starters, Pasta, Recipes, Soups, Soups, The Ikaria Diet, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
3 cups vegetable stock
14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
½ tsp dried basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces cheese tortellinis the refrigerated kind
1/2 cup freshly grated Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves packed

Instructions

Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, occasionally stirring, for 5-6 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Taste broth and adjust seasonings if needed.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and then add the tortellini. Cook for a few minutes, until tortellini are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in spinach and Kefalotyri cheese. Serve warm.

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