Tuscan Tortellini Vegetable Soup
/Hearty tasty soup recipe loaded with cheesy tortellini, lots of fresh veggies and a garlicy broth. /

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Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots (about 4)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
2 cups chopped green beans , about 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small)
4 cloves garlic , minced
3 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (I used one regular and one petite diced)
1 tsp each dried basil and rosemary , crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 (9 oz) package refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
3 cups packed spinach
Shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese , for serving

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion and celery and saute 3 minutes. Add green beans and saute 3 minutes longer. Add zucchini and garlic and saute 1 more minute. Pour in broth and tomatoes. Add basil, rosemary, thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium and allow to boil 8 minutes. Add tortellini and boil 5-7 minutes longer (or 2 minutes less than directions listed on package. If a more brothy soup is desired, then boil pasta separately from soup then add at the end). Stir in spinach and cook 2 minutes longer.
3. Serve warm topped with Romano or Parmesan cheese.
4. Recipe source: Cooking Classy

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