This soup is like the ultimate comfort food for me, it's like the best of both worlds between pasta and soup. I love tortellini, and honestly after trying it in this soup, this is my favorite way to eat it. The broth is flavorful and creamy, but much lighter than a typical pasta dish, so it doesn't feel too heavy when you get a bite of tortellini or sausage.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp butter
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 carrot diced
2 stalks of celery diced
2 12 oz packages of chicken sausages chopped
28 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 can of Rotel
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups of water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp sage
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
Pinch of chili flakes
1 8oz package cream cheese
20oz package of cheese tortellini
5 oz (about 4 cups) spinach chopped
Directions:
In a large pot over medium high heat melt the butter. Toss in the diced onion and sauté until softened. Add in the garlic, carrot, and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes. Next mix in the chopped sausage and cook for 3 minutes more stirring frequently.
Pour in the tomatoes, Rotel, broth, water, and spices then simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese, when it is fully melted add in the tortellini and spinach. Simmer until the tortellini is fully cooked through, about 15 more minutes.