Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup

1h 5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown and season the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large pot.
  2. 2Drain the meat and set it aside.
  3. 3In the same pan, add all the veggies and sauté them with basil paste and seasonings.
  4. 4Add the garlic in last to prevent it from burning.
  5. 5Add in the tomato paste and let it caramelize for a few minutes.
  6. 6Add equal parts butter and flour to make your roux.
  7. 7Gradually add in the beef broth and a jar of marinara sauce.
  8. 8Stir this on low heat and then add the meat back in.
  9. 9Once it thickens, add an Italian seasoning packet, crushed red pepper, and a bundle of fresh herbs.
  10. 10Let this simmer for at least an hour.
  11. 11Stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream until it's smooth and creamy.
  12. 12Add in the spinach and tortellini and let this cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  13. 13Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • Italian sausage
  • ground beef
  • veggies
  • basil paste
  • seasonings
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
  • butter
  • flour
  • beef broth
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 Italian seasoning packet
  • crushed red pepper
  • 1 bundle fresh herbs
  • Boursin cheese
  • heavy cream
  • spinach
  • tortellini

Equipment

large potwooden spoonwhiskladlesoup bowl