Chicken Tortellini Soup

1 - 9oz pkg filled chicken tortellini

2 Tbs. olive oil

3 cloves garlic

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 carrot

4 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach leaves

1/4 cup shredded parmesan

1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

12 oz shredded chicken

1/2 cup diced onions

Heat olive oil in large sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook stirring for one minute. Add broth, water and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Add pasta and carrot and chicken; reduce heat to medium. Cook for eight minutes. Stir in spinach. Cook for one to two minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Serve immediately.

FREEZER MEAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare soup according to directions above.  Do NOT add the parmensan cheese.  Put into individual bags and freeze.  When ready to serve, remove from freezer and thaw.  Reheat on stovetop.  Sprinkle with parmensan cheese and serve.