The perfect easy comfort meal for a chilly snow day at home!

• 1 pkg mild Italian sausage
• 1 pkg tortellini (dried or frozen)
• 1 large can crushed tomatoes or 24 oz pasta sauce
• 32 oz vegan protein broth
• 1 sm pkg frozen root vegetables (optional)
• 1 tbsp dried minced onion (or 1/4 cup diced fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Splash of milk
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Brown sausage, then add onion and seasonings and stir. Add broth and scrape bottom of pot until all bits are incorporated, then add tomatoes and tortellini. Heat until tortellini floats to the top; turn off heat, stir in cream cheese, and add a splash of milk. Serve topped with Parmesan if desired.