Description
Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This hearty dish features tender cheese tortellini immersed in a creamy broth, complemented by flavorful Italian sausage and vibrant vegetables. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this soup will quickly become a family favorite, perfect for cozy gatherings or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and transfer it to a crockpot.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; saut? for about three minutes until soft. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Combine browned sausage, saut?ed onions, garlic, diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in fresh tortellini and cover until tender.
- Just before serving, add spinach or kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg