Fast Fact: Postpartum depression is more widespread than the medical community previously thought. At least 1.03 women per 1,000 births suffer a mental disorder requiring hospital admission, according to a Danish study. Now’s the time to educate your partner and/or support system about this in case you require further medical attention. (For more help, read: “Our Postpartum Pact” and “How Common is Postpartum Stress Disorder?”)
Eating For Two: Lunch
This is an easy, delicious soup that you can make in less than fifteen minutes.
Liz’s Tortellini Soup
- Two (14-1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
- One nine ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- One (14-1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup fresh chopped spinach or 5 ounces of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- Four green onions, chopped
- Two garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
1. Bring broth to boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add next six ingredients.
2. Reduce heat and simmer ten minutes.
3. Serve hot; garnish with parmesan. Makes four servings.
