Crockpot Tortellini Soup With Sausage Recipe
This Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage recipe is a delicious, comforting meal made with savory sausage, tender tortellini, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for family dinners, this slow-cooker recipe is packed with flavor and effortless to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW)
- Total Time: 6 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, 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)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the cooked sausage, onion, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the Crockpot. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the baby spinach, cheese tortellini, and heavy cream to the Crockpot. Stir and cover to finish cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use turkey sausage and substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg