Holiday Tortellini Soup

I made this for me and Luke on Monday night. It is really good and super easy. I served it with a loaf of french bread.

Holiday Tortellini Soup

2 T. olive oil (I didn't use this...no need if you use bacon!)

2 oz. pancetta or bacon finely diced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (49.5 oz) chicken broth (I used 4 regular cans of chicken broth)

2 t. Italian Seasoning

1 pkg (9oz) cheese tortellini (this is in the freezer section by the pizza)

1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes in puree

8 oz. fresh spinach rinsed, stemmed, chopped (next time I'll chop mine a little smaller!)

Salt and pepper to taste......It really doesn't need any salt!!!

1 c. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (we just use the can stuff!)

Heat oil in dutch oven. Brown off bacon in oil. Add onion and cook til tender. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute more. Add broth and Italian seasoning and simmer about 5 minutes. In the meantime (in another pot) fix the tortellini according to the directions on the bag. Drain. Add cooked tortellini to the broth mixture. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook til just wilted. Season to taste. Top each bowl with Parmesan cheese.