"This Cheese Tortellini Soup features cheese tortellini cooked in a tasty tomato infused broth with onions, sweet carrots and baby spinach...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion (diced)
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2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
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3 medium cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp fennel seed
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6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
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1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
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1 14 oz can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
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1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
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1 Tbsp fresh thyme
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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1 large bay leaf
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
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1 19 oz package frozen cheese tortellini
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1 5 oz package baby spinach leaves (about 2 cups)
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2 Tbsp tomato paste to thicken (optional)
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grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread or serving