WEIGHT WATCHERS TORTELLINI SOUP

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
• 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (choose a lower SmartPoints option if available)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Saute Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
2. Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional minute until the herbs are fragrant.
3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the fat-free chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Add Tortellini: Once boiling, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the pot. Cook according to the package instructions or until the tortellini are tender.
5. Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Season: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
7. Serve: Ladle the Weight Watchers Tortellini Soup into bowls. Optionally, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes:

• Tortellini Variation: Choose a refrigerated cheese tortellini with lower SmartPoints to keep the soup lighter.
• Protein Addition: For added protein, consider adding cooked and shredded chicken or turkey.
• Vegetable Options: Feel free to customize the soup with additional vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
• Portion Control: Be mindful of portion sizes to stay within your desired SmartPoints range.