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Tortellini Soup

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 (24 ounce) jar marinara

4 cups (1 32 ounce box) vegetable or chicken stock

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 (20 ounce) refrigerated package cheese (or any flavor) tortellini

1 (5 ounce) container baby spinach

Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to garnish

Fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Crushed red chili flakes, optional to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the Marinara and

stock and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything to combine and bring to a

boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover to simmer for 7-8 minutes.

2. Add the tortellini and simmer for another 5-6 minutes or until the tortellini are cooked

through. Turn off the heat and add the whole container of spinach and stir until wilted.

3. Transfer the soup among bowls and garnish with freshly grated parmesan, fresh basil

leaves and crushed chili flakes.

4. Enjoy!

• Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 104709. Reesa is a couples counselor for parents providing therapy in person in Murrieta, CA and virtual couples therapy in California. Reesa, also, hosts couples workshops and parenting workshops worldwide.

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