Creamy Tortellini Fagioli Soup
Creamy Tortellini Fagioli Soup – a hearty and delicious soup full of meat, veggies, beans, and cheesy tortellini, all swimming in a creamy broth. It’s the perfect way to warm up after a long day!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef or mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 heaping cup green pepper, diced
- 1/2 heaping cup onion, diced
- 1/2 heaping cup carrots, sliced (I used baby carrots)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (9 oz) package fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 (15 oz) can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 heaping cups spinach, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown ground beef with green pepper, onion, carrots, and garlic. Drain fat and return pot to the stove.
- Add in the chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add the cream cheese and simmer covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the tortellini and simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the beans and spinach, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2520IU | Vitamin C: 35.3mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 5.9mg