Tortellini, White Bean and Spinach Soup

A hearty and satisfying Italian-style white bean and spinach soup with three cheese tortellini.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups coarsely chopped spinach, tightly packed
1 (15-ounce) can white beans or cannellini, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (13.75-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2/3 cup water
1 (9-ounce) package BUITONI® Three Cheese Tortellini, uncooked
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles in the oil. Add onion, red pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add spinach, beans, broth, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Add tortellini; cook until thoroughly heated.
3. Divide among soup bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Makes 6 servings.

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