Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 package fresh, frozen tortellini or 1 package fresh, frozen tortellini
1 can diced tomato (or peeled, diced fresh)
2 cans chicken broth (or equivalent bouillon cube)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or slightly less frozen)
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
2 teaspoons crushed, chopped garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons good quality olive oil
1 cup water

Preparation

Saute celery, onion, carrots and garlic in oil.
Add spinach and tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.
Add spices and chicken broth.
Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add water and tortellini and simmer 10- 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and serve.