One Pot Creamy White Bean and Ham, Tortellini Soup

ONE POT hearty, cozy, Creamy White Bean and Ham Tortellini Soup simmered with onions, carrots, celery and seasonings is SO easy and lick your bowl delicious! love the addition of cheesy tortellini!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup flour
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups cooked and cubed ham
• 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and rained
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried thyme, ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups (1 pound) uncooked refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2-3 cups half and half *
• Garnish (optional)
• fresh parsley
• Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Melt butter in olive oil in Dutch oven/large soup pot over medium high heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook, while stirring, for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour then cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes (it will be thick).
2. Turn heat to low and gradually stir in 5 1/2 cups chicken broth. Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and add to soup. Stir in ham, beans, Dijon mustard, bay leaves, bouillon and all remaining herbs and spices.
3. Bring to a boil; cover, and reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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