Our favorite soup

Fifth place was another tie: roast and hamburgers.  Sixth place was arelatively new dish:  Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup.  This quickly became a family favorite!  It makes up fast and is very nutritious and hearty.  It is (hands down) my favorite soup!  I haven't served it to anyone who hasn't loved it.

Italian Chicken Tortellini Soup

Olive oil

Chicken breast, chopped (fresh or cooked)

Garlic, minced

Italian style diced tomatoes

Chicken broth

salt and pepper

Crushed red pepper flakes

Cheese tortellini

Baby spinach

If using fresh chicken, brown in olive oil in large pot.  Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.  Add canned tomatoes and broth.  Season, to taste (just a sprinkle of crushed red pepper unless you like it pretty spicy!).  Bring to boil, cover and then simmer for about 10 minutes.  Add tortellini and spinach and continue cooking, covered, for 10 more minutes.  Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and a good crusty bread!