Cozy. Warm. Easy.

What more can we ask for in the chill of January?

Give this comfort food recipe a try. We bet it’ll become one of your cold-weather faves to warm the spirit and the soul.

Yields 6 servings. Unless you’re freezing in the Midwest. Then it serves one.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive (or vegetable) oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 can (14 ½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 48 ounce box chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini (found in refrigerated section)
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Shredded parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive or vegetable oil.
2. Add minced garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth and Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Add tortellini. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7-9 minutes.
5. Stir in spinach until wilted.
6. Serve in individual bowls; top with pepper and parmesan cheese.
   *To lower sodium intake, use no-salt diced tomatoes and no-sodium (or reduced sodium) chicken broth.