Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of comfort with this Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this easy slow cooker recipe combines flavorful turkey sausage, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese tortellini. With minimal prep time and rich flavors that develop as it cooks, this hearty dish is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal that pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces turkey sausage
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 18 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the turkey sausage and onions in a skillet for about 7-8 minutes until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and add carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cheese tortellini, heavy cream, and spinach. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg