Crockpot Tortellini Soup With Sausage Recipe
This Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and a creamy broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and delivers rich, satisfying flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease and transfer to a crockpot.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the crockpot. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and tortellini 30 minutes before serving.
- Add spinach 10 minutes before serving. Let it wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, substitute spicy sausage for mild sausage.
- You can use frozen tortellini directly in the soup; no need to thaw beforehand.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheating gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg