Holiday Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 (49 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning

• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and chopped
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add pancetta.

3. 3

   Cook until crisp.

4. 4

   Add onion; cook 3-4 minutes or until soft.

5. 5

   Add garlic; cook 1 more minute.

6. 6

   Add broth and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.

8. 8

   Add cooked tortellini to soup mixture.

9. 9

   Stir in tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Add spinach and cook just until wilted.

11. 11

    Season with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    Garnish with cheese.