The holidays sure do look different this year! Most of you know that gathering with my family has always been a cherished time for me. That time holds memories like no other; gathered with the people who know me best and love me anyway.
I admit I may have had a tiny meltdown today. I mean, Thanksgiving was one thing, but Christmas is another thing altogether! However, I have so many things to be thankful for this season that I will not let a little distance spoil my season.
Typically, I would be running around. I would be searching for the perfect gifts. I would go a little overboard and spend way too much money. This year, I will make homemade gifts, spend more time reflecting on all of the good things in my life and the incredible things that await me in 2021, like my very first grandchild!
Today I share a new recipe that I made for Savannah while she was home during Thanksgiving. This soup is delicious and perfect for a cold night. It comes together fast, so it’s easy to put on the table after a busy day of work, shopping, or making homemade gifts.
Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage crumbled, cooked and drained
- 4-5 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cube Vegetable bouillon cube
- 2 cloves garlic grated with microplane grater
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 8-ounce cream cheese cubed
- 18 ounces cheese tortellini
- 3 handfuls fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Add browned and drained sausage to a slow cooker.
- Add broth, tomatoes, bouillon cube, garlic, oregano, and cream cheese.
- Cook on low, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese has melted.
- Add tortellini and spinach. Give it a stir and cook about 30 minutes, or until tortellini is tender and spinach has wilted.
- Serve with garlic bread, if desired.