Creamy Parmesan Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup

1Melt the butter (2 tablespoons) in a pan over medium heat, add the onion (1) and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

2Add the garlic (2 cloves) and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

3Add the flour and cook for another minute.

4Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste (2 tablespoons) and tortellini, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 10 minutes.

5Add the parmesan, let it melt, add the spinach (10 ounces), let it wilt, add the cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat before adding the basil (¼ cup).