Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 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)

Instruction

  • 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.