Speedy Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. diced carrot
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz. each) cans chicken broth
4 oz. cheese tortellini
1 c. chopped spinach (can be frozen)
1/2 c. frozen peas
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat oil.
Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and stir in tortellini.
Simmer until tortellini is cooked 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in spinach, peas, cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 servings.