Description
Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and vibrant spinach in a rich, flavorful broth. Simply set it and forget it in your slow cooker while it fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. It’s easy to customize based on your preferences, making it a versatile meal for any occasion. Gather around the table and enjoy this delightful soup with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 3 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns for about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to a crockpot. Add diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, tortellini, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg