This savory spinach tortellini soup is a delicious and easy Shavuot starter. Shavuot recipes can often consist of something you might eat all year round, with the exciting addition of some grated cheese on top. Here’s a perfect example.

1 tablespoon butter
1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
2 (32-ounce) boxes pareve chicken broth
1 (1-pound) package frozen cheese tortellini, thawed
1 (10-ounce) packaged frozen chopped spinach
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Melt butter in a medium to large stockpot. Add garlic and sauté briefly. Add pareve chicken broth and tortellini. Bring to a boil and stir in spinach and tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer for about ½ hour. Top with grated Parmesan if desired.

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