Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup
A comforting soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh greens, all conveniently cooked in a crockpot for a delicious, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed) Choose according to preference.
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) For added heat.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen) Use fresh for quicker cooking.
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping) Adds flavor when serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into smaller pieces while cooking.
- Drain any excess grease and let the sausage cool slightly.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onions and minced garlic for about 3 to 5 minutes until tender and fragrant.
Cooking
- Transfer the browned sausage and sautéed mixture into the crockpot.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set the crockpot to cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini and heavy cream.
- Just before serving, fold in the baby spinach or kale and gently stir.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Consider serving with crusty bread or a simple side salad for added freshness. This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.