
- Main dishes
Creamy soup with tortellini, sausages and vegetables



Ingredients
15 ml (1 tbsp.) of olive oil
450 g (1 lb) of mild Italian sausage meat
1 bag (425g) of Florette fresh vegetable mix for stew and stir-fry
30 ml (2 tbsp.) of tomato paste
30 ml (2 tbsp.) of all-purpose flour
1 can (796 ml) of diced tomatoes
1 liter (4 cups) of chicken broth
15 ml (1 tbsp.) of dried Italian herbs
1 package (350 g) of uncooked cheese tortellini
250 ml (1 cup) of 35% cooking cream
Steps
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the sausage meat for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
- Add the vegetable mixture and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth and Italian herbs. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Add tortellini and cream. Bring back to the boil, then simmer for 3 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Divide the soup into individual portions in airtight dishes or freezer bags. Freeze.
- The day before the meal. Let the desired number of servings of soup thaw in the refrigerator.
- The morning of the meal, in the Thermos, pour boiling water. Let warm for 5 minutes, then remove the water.
- Meanwhile, heat the soup in a saucepan or in the microwave.
- Pour the hot soup into the Thermos. Close hermetically.
Recipe developed in partnership with Pratico-Pratiques:
http://www.pratico-pratiques.com/