My husband doesn’t get overly enthusiastic about anything so when he told me that he ‘really, really, really, really enjoyed’ this soup, I knew I had a winner!  Give it a try, I’ll bet you love it too!

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled & thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 package (12-ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
• 3 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy cream

1. Melt butter in a large soup pot.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.  Saute until veggies are tender, about 5 or 6 minutes.

1. Whisk flour in until mixture is crumbly.
2. Slowly add broth whisk until combined and there are no clumps.
3. Bring soup to a boil.
4. Add frozen tortellini and spinach.
5. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tortellini is tender and heated through.
6. Stir in heavy cream; bring to a steady boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth and thickened.
7. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
8. Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.

Soooo GOOD!