Description
This Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate creamy comfort food made effortlessly in your slow cooker. With flavorful Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich, velvety broth, it’s a cozy, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian chicken or beef sausage, browned and crumbled
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1 small onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or kale if preferred)
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1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
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1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
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Load the Slow Cooker: Add browned sausage, onions, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
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Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours.
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Add Tortellini & Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini, heavy cream, and spinach. Continue cooking on HIGH until the tortellini is tender and spinach is wilted.
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Serve & Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve hot.
Notes
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For dairy-free, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
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Swap spinach with kale for extra nutrition.
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Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours (LOW) / 2–3 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American