Cozy Weeknight Soup

12 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half.
  2. 2Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half.
  3. 3Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half.
  4. 4Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of fresh basil.
  5. 5Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of fresh basil.
  6. 6Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of fresh basil.
  7. 7Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  8. 8Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  9. 9Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  10. 10Add 1 lb of ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  11. 11Add 1 lb of ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  12. 12Add 1 lb of ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  13. 13Add red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef and stir.
  14. 14Add red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef and stir.
  15. 15Add red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef and stir.
  16. 16Set the cooked ground beef aside, leaving the juices in the pot.
  17. 17Set the cooked ground beef aside, leaving the juices in the pot.
  18. 18Set the cooked ground beef aside, leaving the juices in the pot.
  19. 19Reduce heat to low-medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  20. 20Reduce heat to low-medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  21. 21Reduce heat to low-medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  22. 22Once the butter is melted, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic is browned.
  23. 23Once the butter is melted, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic is browned.
  24. 24Once the butter is melted, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for a couple of minutes until the garlic is browned.
  25. 25Add 3 cups of heavy cream and stir.
  26. 26Add 3 cups of heavy cream and stir.
  27. 27Add 3 cups of heavy cream and stir.
  28. 28Add 4 cups of chicken broth or stock and stir.
  29. 29Add 4 cups of chicken broth or stock and stir.
  30. 30Add 4 cups of chicken broth or stock and stir.
  31. 31Add 2 tablespoons of room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  32. 32Add 2 tablespoons of room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  33. 33Add 2 tablespoons of room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  34. 34Bring the mixture to a boil.
  35. 35Bring the mixture to a boil.
  36. 36Bring the mixture to a boil.
  37. 37Add 10 oz of cheese tortellini and the cooked ground beef back into the pot.
  38. 38Add 10 oz of cheese tortellini and the cooked ground beef back into the pot.
  39. 39Add 10 oz of cheese tortellini and the cooked ground beef back into the pot.
  40. 40Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
  41. 41Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
  42. 42Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
  43. 43Add 1 cup of spinach, chopped parsley, and basil.
  44. 44Add 1 cup of spinach, chopped parsley, and basil.
  45. 45Add 1 cup of spinach, chopped parsley, and basil.
  46. 46Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  47. 47Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  48. 48Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  49. 49Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and parsley as desired.
  50. 50Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and parsley as desired.
  51. 51Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and parsley as desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese
  • 10 oz tortellini
  • 10 oz tortellini
  • 10 oz tortellini
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup spinach

Equipment

large pot or dutch ovenwooden spoonwhiskmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons