Judys tortellini soup

By Lalabee

2 tbsp olive oil
2 Oz bacon chopped
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
49-1/2 ounce can chicken broth
2 tsp Italian seasoning
9 Oz stewed tomatoes
8 Oz fresh spinach , rinsed, stemmed and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pkg tortellini

Ingredients

• see above

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil , add bacon and cook until crisp. add onion, cook 3 to 4 minutes until soft. add garlic (don't overcook); add broth and seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini. Don't boil until done as the tortellini will cook in the soup mixture and can get mushy. stir in tomatoes and simmer for five minutes. add spinach and cook until wilted. season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese when served.