Spinach And Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chopped fresh garlic cloves
28 ounces stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) bag of pre-washed fresh spinach (about 6 oz) or 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
2 quarts chicken stock
1 lb frozen tortellini
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a 4 qt pot on medium heat.
Add Chopped garlic and stir until softened.
Add tomatoes, spinach and stock and bring to a boil.
Lower to simmer for 15 minutes.
Add Tortellini and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add peppers and cheese; adjust flavor with salt if needed.
Remove and serve with garlic bread, etc.