Crockpot Tortellini Soup With Sausage Recipe
Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring sausage, cheese tortellini, and a creamy tomato broth. Perfect for busy families or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe combines savory flavors with wholesome ingredients, all simmered effortlessly in your slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (16 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the Crockpot: Add browned sausage, onion, garlic, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the Crockpot. Stir well.
- Cook on Low: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Tortellini: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the cream cheese and cheese tortellini. Let the tortellini cook until tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach if desired.
- For a lighter option, use turkey sausage instead of pork.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding or reducing the cream cheese amount.
- Fresh tortellini cooks faster than frozen, so adjust timing accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg