Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe for Chilly Nights

Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounces / 255 grams) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 4 cups fresh spinach (or baby spinach)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• Salt
• pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped