Tortellini Artichoke Spinach Soup

Adapted from a recipe provided by a friend of my sister's sister-in-law...

Ingredients:
One medium onion
2 t minced garlic
a drizzle of olive oil
2 large containers of chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
1 large can of diced tomatoes (or 2 small cans, I used one that was Italian flavored)
1 can of quartered artichokes, drained
1 large bag of baby spinach
1 large package of cheese tortellini
Salt and pepper to taste (I don't use any salt.)


Directions:
1.  Saute one medium onion and minced garlic in a little olive oil in soup pan.
2.  Pour in broth.  Add tomatoes, artichokes and spinach.
3.  Raise the heat and cover so the spinach cooks down approx 5 minutes.
4.  Add tortellini and bring to a boil.  Boil for time instructed on tortellini package (around 7 - 10 min).


Special notes:
1.  Be sure to only add the tortellini just before you're going to eat the soup.  The rest can be made ahead of time.
2.  If you don't use Italian seasoned tomatoes, you can add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasonings to the soup in Step 2.  Hold out the spinach in Step 2 and let the soup simmer for about 10 min.  Then add the spinach and continue.