The weather is starting to finally cool down which means it’s time to enjoy all the rich and creamy soups like this creamy tomato tortellini soup.

We’re finally seeing some much-desired cooler temperatures here in the Midwest and I couldn’t be happier. It’s that time of year when I’m ready for all things Fall, like soups, and warm drinks, bonfires, and all the plaid clothing. This creamy tomato tortellini soup is the perfect meal to welcome in this cooler weather. Made with fresh tortellini, cream, Italian sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

A creamy tomato sauce is probably one of my favorite options for both pasta and soup, or in this case a soup with pasta! The fresh four-cheese tortellini is the perfect centerpiece for this soup, complemented by Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all blanketed in a velvety rich creamy tomato sauce. You’re going to want more than one bowl of this soup, I promise you that!

This is also a soup you can put together fairly quickly. In under 30 minutes, you’ll have this rich and creamy soup ready to serve. I served this soup with a freshly-sliced baguette and it was dee-licious. This is also a soup the whole family will love, with its rich but subtle flavors. Let me know how you liked it in the comments below, or share your own pictures of your creamy tomato tortellini soup on social media! Be sure to tag Wanderlust and Wellness or use the hashtag #wanderlustandwellness so I’ll be sure to see your own creations!

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe:

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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

Creamy tomato tortellini soup filled with fresh tortellini, cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. #soup #tortellini #tortellinisoup #creamytomatosoup

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword tortellini soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
• 12 cups chicken broth (96 oz)
• 7 cups fresh cheese tortellini
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 oz sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

1. In a skillet, cook the sweet Italian sausage, drain, and set aside. 

2. In a large stock pot or dutch oven, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the tortellini and boil for 7 minutes. 

3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cooked sweet Italian sausage, salt, basil, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes. Make sure it does not continue to boil. If needed, reduce heat to low. 

4. Serve soup and top with freshly grated parmesan, if preferred. 

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School is back in session which means sports and activities are in full swing and dinner is a challenge. Try this chicken lo mein dinner option that will feed a hungry crowd and be cheaper on your wallet than ordering take-out.

I don’t know about you, but when our schedules get hectic, the first thing that goes out the window is cooking at home. It’s just so much easier to eat out, drive-thru, or have food delivered. Who feels me?? But, we’ve been working on being super mindful about what we’re spending our money on. When I sat down to look at our monthly budget, I was shocked by the amount of money we spend weekly on eating out. Crazy! Plus, there’s just something about cooking a meal at home and having everyone gather around the table to enjoy it. Call me old school, but I’m all in favor of less consumerism and more authentic time together. Now, whether or not eating out less is on your family’s agenda, this chicken lo mein is super easy (notice a trend here lately), will feed a large crowd (hello teenage boys), and tastes just as good as any take-out!

If you don’t have a large family, this recipe would be perfect for meal prepping for the week. It easily contains 6-8 servings, so if it’s just you or a few, that’s leftover dinner and possibly some lunches for the week. I don’t meal prep much, mostly because our family is so large I’m doing good just to keep us all fed every week! But if I did, this would definitely be a go-to recipe.

This chicken lo mein recipe includes a variety of fresh vegetables, but feel free to make it your own and add whatever fresh veggies your family will enjoy. I find that if I embed vegetables into dishes like this, my kids tend to eat them more vs. on their own. Are my teens the only anti-vegetable kids out there?? Somedays it sure feels like it. Regardless, I hope your family enjoys this chicken lo mein as much as mine did. The pan was empty in minutes!

Chicken Lo Mein Recipe:

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Chicken Lo Mein

This chicken lo mein recipe will feed a hungry crowd and tastes as good as any take-out! #chinesefood #lomein #familydinner #onepot

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

• 1 14 oz package lo mein noodles
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 7 tbsp liquid aminos - divided soy sauce if preferred
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 red peppers
• 1 cup snow peas
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 green onions - diced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Boil the lo mein noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside. 

2. Before starting the chicken, while the noodles are cooking, prepare your vegetables. Cut the broccoli florets free from the stems. Cut the red peppers into thin, julienned strips. Thinly shred the cabbage, and dice the green onion from the top down to just before the root. Set all vegetables aside until ready to use. 

3. In a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons of liquid aminos, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. 

4. In a large skillet, (high-walled preferable), melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine with the oil, then add the chicken thighs and cook until done, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet, transferring to a plate, and set aside. 

5. Add 1 tbsp. of the liquid aminos to the skillet. Add in the red pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Cook until softened. Then add in the cabbage and green onion. Cook until softened. 

6. Add the noodles and the chicken to the vegetables in the skillet. If the noodles are sticky, add a little sesame oil to break them up before adding to the skillet. Stir to combine all of the ingredients. 

7. Just before serving, pour the sauce over the noodle mixture, stirring to coat everything well. Top with sesame seeds and serve. 

Jennifer Shreckengost/Wanderlust and Wellness is a participant of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. 

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A super quick and easy taco pizza recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend fun!

Sometimes, homemade pizzas can be ‘meh’ when it comes to flavor, would you agree? They’re really hit or miss, so when I’m able to create a homemade pizza recipe that’s A+ on flavor, I’m definitely going to share it with you guys! There’s a local pizza shop that serves its taco pizza with crushed up nacho cheese tortilla chips (like Doritos) and I just LOVE that extra added crunch on the pizza. Tell me, what’s your favorite taco pizza? Chips or no chips?

One thing I like about this pizza is the crescent roll crust! I know, I know, it’s not really the best in terms of ‘healthy’, but remember, I’m all about balance and one of my guilty pleasures is crescent rolls. And did you know that crescent rolls also come in crescent roll sheets?? Yep! That means all you have to do is roll them out, form a little crust, and voila you have your pizza crust. You’ll find that I used a lot of store-bought ingredients vs. homemade because sometimes life is busy and that calls for quick meals that the family will eat. Life’s too short to feel guilty about the quality of your food ingredients 24/7. Balance, right?

As always, get creative! Add extra ingredients even if they’re not included in my recipe. Add sour cream if that’s your jam, or maybe some jalapeños or olives. I went with what my family will eat, so don’t be afraid to do the same for your version! The best part of it all is you’ll have pizza on the table ready to devour in under 30 minutes!

Easy Taco Pizza Recipe

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Easy Taco Pizza

Another quick and easy dinner option with this easy taco pizza. #pizza #tacopizza #quickdinner #wanderlustandwellness #easydinner #homemade

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

• 2 cans crescent roll sheets
• 1 can refried beans
• 1 pound ground hamburger
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 cups lettuce - chopped
• 2 roma tomatoes - chopped
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 bag Doritos nacho cheese chips
• salsa optional
• sour cream optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to temperature listed on canned crescent roll sheets. Grease a large, flat baking sheet. Roll out one sheet of crescent dough. Then roll out the second sheet, laying it next to the first sheet. Pinch together the center to make one large sheet of dough. Using your hands, gently roll up the edges of the dough around the outside edges to form a small crust. 

2. Bake the crescent dough crust according to package directions. While the dough is baking, cook the hamburger, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Drain the grease, then return the cooked hamburger to the pan, adding the taco seasoning per package directions. 

3. In a small saucepan, add the can of refried beans plus 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce from the canned chipotle chiles. Stir to combine and heat over medium-low heat until warm. 

4. When the dough is finished baking, remove from oven and set aside. 

5. To start assembling your taco pizza. Spread a layer of the beans across the entire cooked pizza crust. Next, add a layer of taco sauce. Then, add a layer of the cooked seasoned hamburger meat. Place back into the oven and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 

6. Remove pizza from oven and top with the shredded cheese. Place the pizza into the oven under the broil setting just until the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. 

7. Crush the Doritos, then sprinkle on top of the entire pizza. Add the chopped lettuce and tomatoes and any other topping you would like. Drizzle with additional taco sauce or salsa and serve. 

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