Bachelor friendly Tortellini Soup

I have been making this soup for years, it is really simple, all you do is pop open some cans.  I call it "bachelor" friendly because even a college guy could whip it up!  If you own a can opener and a saute pan, and of course a knife, you got it made!

Even if you can't cook, won't cook or don't like to cook, I think you can handle this soup. It is really healthy with lots of vegetables and good protein from the beans. A little tip, I add a little bit ( a cup or so) more broth, because otherwise it is a little thick. This is a great soup for a luncheon with some warm crusty bread, or to take to someone who just had a baby, or someone who is not feeling that great. How about surprising your roomate, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend or wife who thinks you can't cook... they will be pleasantly surprised!


Tortellini, white bean and Spinach Soup
Cooking light
revised by bliss n tell

1tsp. Olive Oil
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2/3 cup water
1 can navy beans drained
2 cups ( I used more) Vegetable Broth
1 can whole tomatoes ( I used diced) no salt added
1 can artichoke hearts, quartered , drained
1 package fresh tortellini
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper,seasoning and garlic and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. 

Add Spinach and next 5 ingredients ( spinach through artichokes) bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add tortellini, cook until heated through Sprinkle with cheese before serving! Enjoy!