# Cozy Weeknight Soup

A cozy weeknight soup recipe featuring ground beef, tortellini, and vegetables in a creamy tomato broth.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of fresh basil.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Add 1 lb of ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
5. Add red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef and stir.
6. Set the cooked ground beef aside, leaving the juices in the pot.
7. Reduce heat to low-medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot.
8. Once 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.
9. Add 3 cups of heavy cream and stir.
10. Add 4 cups of chicken broth or stock and stir.
11. Add 2 tablespoons of room temperature cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix well.
12. Bring the mixture to a boil.
13. Add 10 oz of cheese tortellini and the cooked ground beef back into the pot.
14. Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
15. Add 1 cup of spinach, chopped parsley, and basil.
16. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
17. Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and parsley as desired.

## Equipment

- large pot or dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSrH2cUXg/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6996e076-8ef0-40c9-a180-200905e95f24
- Extracted: 2025-04-12

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