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Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup

A rich, comforting slow cooker soup made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, tomatoes, spinach, and cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
Pasta & Finishings
  • 20 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Brown the sausage in a skillet and drain excess grease.
  2. Add sausage, onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, and seasonings to slow cooker.
  3. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
  4. Add tortellini and spinach 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Stir in cream and parmesan, then season to taste.
  6. Garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Add tortellini at the end to prevent overcooking.