Crockpot Tortellini Sausage Soup (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Slow cooker dish featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, tomatoes, spinach, and cream for rich flavor.
# Ingredients List:
→ Meat
01 -
16 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 -
1/2 medium onion, chopped
03 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
04 -
2 medium carrots, sliced or chopped
05 -
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
06 -
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
→ Canned Goods
07 -
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
08 -
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
→ Liquids
09 -
4 cups chicken broth
10 -
3/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
→ Pasta
11 -
2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Seasonings
12 -
Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 -
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and chopped onions. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, for 7 to 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 -
Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Transfer sausage mixture to the slow cooker.
03 -
Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. For shorter cooking times, chop carrots finely to ensure tenderness.
05 -
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cheese tortellini, heavy cream (if using), and fresh spinach. Increase heat to high and cook until tortellini is tender, stirring occasionally.
06 -
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
# Extra Information:
01 -
For best flavor and texture, consume soup fresh. Leftovers tend to absorb broth; reheat with additional chicken broth or add tortellini upon reheating if necessary.
02 -
Use spicy Italian sausage for a bolder taste.