Creamy Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Power Greens
This creamy tortellini soup with Italian sausage and superfood greens is a cozy one-pot meal that’s perfect for dinner or meal prep. Ready in under 30 minutes.
2lbItalian Sausageor 1 lb sausage and 1 lb ground beef
8ozcream cheese1 block
1candiced tomatoes
1canRotel tomatoes with green chilies
32ozchicken stock
20oztwo-cheese tortellini
10ozPower-4 blend or watercress
1eayellow oniondiced
1pinchSalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
1tablespoonParmesan cheeseshredded , for serving
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Instructions
Start by heating a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the sausage is cooked through, add the diced onion and cook for a few minutes until softened.
Lower the heat slightly and add the cream cheese directly to the pot. Stir until it begins to melt and coat the sausage. This step looks messy at first, but it smooths out once the liquid is added.
Pour in the chicken stock, diced tomatoes, and Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, add the tortellini. Cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5 to 10 minutes, just until the pasta is tender. Be careful not to overcook the tortellini or it will get too soft.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the Power-4 blend or watercress. Stir and let the soup simmer until the greens are wilted and tender, which usually takes just a couple of minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper, then ladle into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese.