Crockpot Tortellini Soup With Sausage Recipe
- Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a hearty and flavorful soup made with tender tortellini, savory sausage, and creamy broth. This easy slow cooker recipe is a comforting dinner option, perfect for busy families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hour
- Total Time: 6 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups and Stews
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 (16 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Add the sausage, diced onion, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thirty minutes before serving, add spinach, tortellini, and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Cook until the tortellini is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to use mild or spicy Italian sausage, depending on your preference.
- For a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) before adding the tortellini and cream.
- Substitute kale for spinach if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg