Ingredients:

6 cups chicken or turkey stock
1/2 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 t ground garlic
1 t dried thyme
1 t dried basil
1/2 t dried Mediterranean oregano
1/4 t dried rosemary
1/4 t ground black pepper
2 cups leftover turkey, chopped or shredded
9 oz cheese tortellini
2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach, large leaves torn in half

Directions:

Place stock, pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary, and black pepper in a large soup pot.

Bring to a strong simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

Add the turkey and tortellini. Raise the heat to medium and return to a strong simmer.

Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.

Add the spinach and simmer for 2 minutes or until the spinach wilts.

This soothing soup is wonderful as is or with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.