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…