Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup

A creamy tomato soup with cheese tortellini, spinach and plenty of parmesan cheese that is pure comfort food on a chilly day!

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
• 1/4 cup flour (rice flour for gluten free)
• 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 ounces cheese tortellini (gluten free for gluten free)
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 10 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream or Greek yogurt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped (optional)

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