tortellini soup

I'm always look for nice & easy recipes that I can whip up for dinner and this tortellini soup sounds perfect! Especially since it's still been chilly at night, soup is soothing and hits the spot. Obviously I would alter the recipe to make less servings...or maybe I wouldn't.

Serves 4 - 6:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 large garlic cloves, minced

10 - 12 cups vegetable stock

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)

5-6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

2 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach

2 packages fresh cheese tortellini

In a large stockpot heat oil on medium-high. Add onion and garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add vegetable stock and pepper. Bring to a soft boil. Stir in Parmesan cheese, basil, spinach and tortellini. Cook 6-8 minutes on a low boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to individual serving bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.