Spinach Soup

1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
5 1/2 cups broth (chicken or vegie)
1/2 cup acini pepe (tiny round pasta)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach
grated Parmesan cheese

Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender but not browned. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and spices; simmer about 5 minutes. Add chopped spinach and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt, if desired. Serves 8.

Matt loved soup, and this was one of his favorites. His roommates said he made this for them recently. I'm glad Matt enjoyed cooking for his friends.