Creamy Tortellini Minestrone

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery, saute 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add in green beans and garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. Add in chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, zucchini, basil, oregano and thyme.

Step 3

Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer 12 -15 minutes, or until veggies are almost tender.

Step 4

Add in tortellini and cook about 7 minutes or until cooked through, then add in kidney beans, spinach and half and half cook until warmed through and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes longer.

Step 5

Stir in more broth (up to 1 cup) if you'd like a more brothy soup. Serve warm with parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Recipe source: Cooking Classy