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Healthy Italian Minestrone with Tortellini
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Healthy Italian Minestrone with Tortellini

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 4 Carrots, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 14 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp. dried italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach, chopped
  • 3 cups Frozen Cheese Tortellini , cooked
  • 1 parmesan rind, optional

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add the vegetable stock, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add the rind of a Parmesan cheese wedge, if using. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • When you're ready to serve, cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add the spinach to the crock pot and cook for a few minutes until wilted. Remove the Parmesan rind if using.
  • Put a few tortellini into a bowl and ladle the soup over top. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

I highly recommend the Parmesan Cheese Rind.  If you're wondering what that is, it's the end of the Parmesan Cheese wedge that you'll typically throw away.  It adds amazing flavors to soups and I highly recommend you try one next time you make spaghetti sauce.