Sunday, December 14, 2008

SUNDAY SUPPER


It is a cold and rainy night - sounds like one of those bad novels...and a great night for soup!


TORTELLINI SOUP


1 T butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

28 oz chicken broth

1 9 oz package cheese tortellini

1 14.5 oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes

1 bunch spinach

6 fresh basil leaves chopped, or 1 t dried

Parmesan cheese


Melt butter in heavy, large saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and asute 2 minutes.

Stir in broth and tortellini. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.Season with salt and pepper and simmer until tortellini are tender, about 5 minutes.


Stir in tomatoes, spinach and basil. simer about 5 minutes and serve with parmesan cheese on top.



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