Description
Indulge in the warmth and richness of this Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage, a perfect dish for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This creamy, flavorful soup combines savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and tender cheese tortellini to create a comforting meal your family will adore. With minimal prep time, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Whether serving it for a game day gathering or cozy dinner at home, this soup is an easy go-to that can be enjoyed any time.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 sticks celery
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté the sausage and chopped onion until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic for another 30 seconds before transferring to a Crockpot.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pot.
- For faster cooking, chop carrots finely; otherwise, larger pieces are fine for longer cooking times.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cheese tortellini and spinach; stir occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
