Tomato basil soup with spinach and tortellini

Recipe
The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)
The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

2 tablespoons olive oil, or your favorite oil

6-8 cloves garlic, chopped

4 cups chicken broth

6 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini filled with cheese

1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid

10 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped

8 to 10 leaves basil, coarsely chopped

Grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes or less. Ad…