Tortellini Soup

This soup was ridiculously easy and quick to make.

..So easy a caveman could do it. :)

2 tsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp baking soda
approx 2 1/2 cups dried cheese tortellini (I used more)
6 ounces prewashed spinach
approx 1/8 cup Parmesean cheese
1 cup zucchini, cubed (optional)
salt and ground black pepper



In a soup pot, heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat until garlic starts to sizzle. Add Italian seasoning, tomatoes, broth, and baking soda and bring to a boil. Add tortellini (and zucchini if you like it) and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and Parm cheese and simmer until spinach has wilted and tortellini is tender, about 2-3 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a few dashes of Parm cheese on top. Enjoy!