Serves 6

• 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 pound bag fresh or frozen chopped spinach
• 4 medium carrots, grated or thinly sliced (~2 cups)
• 1 onion, chopped (~1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Black pepper and thyme to taste
• 1 pound bag frozen tortellini
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat the stock to a boil.
2. Add the spinach, carrots, onions, garlic, and parsley.
3. Add pepper and thyme as desired. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add tortellini and simmer for another 3 minutes. (Do not OVERCOOK tortellini!!) Serve immediately.
5. Top with Parmesan cheese.