This dressed-up version of tomato soup with tortellini and spinach is delicious and satisfying, and you can have it on the table in 15 minutes. It's an easy comfort meal for a busy weeknight.
Start water heating to a boil for tortellini as indicated on tortellini instructions.
In a large saucepan, heat tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth to a simmer.
When water is boiling, cook tortellini according to package directions. Set aside.
Add garlic salt, basil, and sugar to tomato soup base. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and add the half and half and the butter sections.
Heat, stirring regularly, until butter is melted and soup is hot but not boiling.
Add cooked tortellini and spinach and stir gently. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and tortellini is hot.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
Freezer instructions: Follow all recipe instructions except cooking and adding tortellini. Freeze soup and label with name, date, and instructions: "Thaw. Heat on stove while preparing 5 ounces cheese tortellini according to package directions. If the soup separates, whisk over heat until it reaches a smooth consistency. Add cooked tortellini to soup and serve."