Tortellini Soup
 

So I was poking around the kitchen trying to find something to make for lunch. After looking at what we had, I came up with this:

Tortellini Soup

1 half sweet onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 can diced tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups water
1 can kidney beans
2 handfuls frozen tortellini
spices to taste

Saute onion, pepper, and carrots until soft; add garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Add seasonings to taste: basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, and a touch of marjoram. Heat through before adding can of kidney beans with liquid. Bring up to a boil before adding tortellini; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for ten minutes. Reseason if necessary.

It turned out really well if I do say so myself.

I love pantry dinners... no grocery shopping needed...

try some frozen whole leaf spinach in it (or even better fresh- or even some green leafy veggies in it for some additional body and flavor...)

If I'd had kale I would've thrown it in there...I love kale in soup...mmm. Spinach is a good idea too, but we rarely have it as the SO doesn't care for it much. What a weirdo.