1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups baby spinach 1(16oz) can navy or chic peas, drained 2 cups vegetable broth (use at least a quart) 1 (14oz) can no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 (9oz) pkg uncooked fresh cheese tortellini ( this could be subsituted with firm tofu, or chicken sausages for a variation) 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (optional)
Heat oil in large dutch oven over med-high heat. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, seasoning and garlic; sautee 5 minutes or until tender. Add baby spinach and next 5 ingredients (spinach through artichokes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Add tortellini; cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle cheese. Yield 6 servings