Tortellini And Spinach In Garlic Broth

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 pound spinach, stems removed, leaves washed well (about 2 1/4 quarts)
• Grated Parmesan, for sprinkling

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the water, broth, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the tortellini until just done, about 4 minutes for fresh or 12 minutes for frozen. Drain.
3. Add the spinach to the soup and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the tortellini. Serve the soup sprinkled with grated Parmesan and pass more of the grated cheese at the table.
4. Variations: Substitute one quart of shredded escarole for the spinach.: Use meat- or cheese-filled ravioli instead of the tortellini.
5. Wine Recommendation: Tocai friulano, one of Italy's hidden treasures, bears no relation to the Tokays of Hungary or Alsace. It has a full body and penetrating citrus and nut flavors that will be superb here.

olive oil, garlic, water, chicken broth, salt, frozen cheese, well, parmesan

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tortellini-spinach-garlic-broth (may not work)