Creamy Sausage and Tortellini Soup

65 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown and season the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large pot.
  2. 2Brown and season the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large pot.
  3. 3Brown and season the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large pot.
  4. 4Drain the meat and set it aside.
  5. 5Drain the meat and set it aside.
  6. 6Drain the meat and set it aside.
  7. 7In the same pan, add all the veggies and sauté them with basil paste and seasonings.
  8. 8In the same pan, add all the veggies and sauté them with basil paste and seasonings.
  9. 9In the same pan, add all the veggies and sauté them with basil paste and seasonings.
  10. 10Add the garlic in last to prevent it from burning.
  11. 11Add the garlic in last to prevent it from burning.
  12. 12Add the garlic in last to prevent it from burning.
  13. 13Add in the tomato paste and let it caramelize for a few minutes.
  14. 14Add in the tomato paste and let it caramelize for a few minutes.
  15. 15Add in the tomato paste and let it caramelize for a few minutes.
  16. 16Add equal parts butter and flour to make your roux.
  17. 17Add equal parts butter and flour to make your roux.
  18. 18Add equal parts butter and flour to make your roux.
  19. 19Gradually add in the beef broth and a jar of marinara sauce.
  20. 20Gradually add in the beef broth and a jar of marinara sauce.
  21. 21Gradually add in the beef broth and a jar of marinara sauce.
  22. 22Stir this on low heat and then add the meat back in.
  23. 23Stir this on low heat and then add the meat back in.
  24. 24Stir this on low heat and then add the meat back in.
  25. 25Once it thickens, add an Italian seasoning packet, crushed red pepper, and a bundle of fresh herbs.
  26. 26Once it thickens, add an Italian seasoning packet, crushed red pepper, and a bundle of fresh herbs.
  27. 27Once it thickens, add an Italian seasoning packet, crushed red pepper, and a bundle of fresh herbs.
  28. 28Let this simmer for at least an hour.
  29. 29Let this simmer for at least an hour.
  30. 30Let this simmer for at least an hour.
  31. 31Stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream until it's smooth and creamy.
  32. 32Stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream until it's smooth and creamy.
  33. 33Stir in the Boursin cheese and heavy cream until it's smooth and creamy.
  34. 34Add in the spinach and tortellini and let this cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  35. 35Add in the spinach and tortellini and let this cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  36. 36Add in the spinach and tortellini and let this cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  37. 37Serve and enjoy.
  38. 38Serve and enjoy.
  39. 39Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large potwooden spoonwhiskladlesoup bowl