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Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

A rich, comforting slow cooker soup made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking into crumbles; drain grease.
  2. Add sausage, onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  4. Add tortellini 30 minutes before serving and cook until tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Notes

Add pesto or parmesan for extra flavor before serving.