Crockpot Tortellini Soup With Sausage Recipe
This Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is a hearty and comforting meal packed with cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cold-weather dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare in a slow cooker for an effortlessly satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hour
- Total Time: 6 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.
- Add diced onion, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add the cheese tortellini and spinach to the crockpot 30 minutes before serving. Cook until tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream just before serving for a creamy finish. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, use spicy Italian sausage or increase red pepper flakes.
- Substitute spinach with kale for a different flavor profile.
- Use frozen tortellini directly without thawing for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg