[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Melt butter in a large saucepan or soup pot." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add onion, garlic, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook over medium-low heat for 6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Whisk in flour; whisk until crumbly." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Slowly add broth and continue to vigorously whisk until everything is well combined and there are no clumps." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Bring soup to a boil." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add frozen tortellini and spinach." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tortellini is tender and heated through." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Stir in cream or milk; bring back to a steady boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth and thickened." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Serve." } ]