Tortellini soup | Lunch/Dinner | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped in half
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated parmesan, to taste
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 10 to 12 ounces cheese-stuffed tortellini
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• large handful of spinach, chopped
• GROUND BEEF
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt