Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage Recipe
A hearty and comforting Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and creamy cheese tortellini. This easy slow cooker recipe combines savory sausage, tender carrots and celery, crushed and diced tomatoes, and a touch of cream for a rich and satisfying soup perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Sausage and Vegetables
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced or chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
Soup Base
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups chicken broth
Other
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream (optional)
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage and Onions: Add the sausage meat and chopped onions to a skillet. Sauté over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes, breaking up the sausage with a spoon until fully browned. If necessary, spoon out some of the excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Add Garlic and Transfer to Crockpot: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then transfer this sausage mixture to your Crockpot.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Add the sliced carrots, finely chopped celery, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth into the Crockpot. For faster cooking (3-4 hours), chop carrots finely, otherwise larger pieces work fine for longer cooking times (7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high).
- Add Tortellini and Finish Soup: About 30 minutes prior to serving, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini, heavy cream, and fresh baby spinach to the Crockpot. Increase heat to high and stir occasionally to ensure ingredients cook evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.
Notes
- Italian sausage can be mild or spicy depending on your preference.
- For a lighter soup, omit the heavy cream.
- The soup can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetarian sausage and vegetable broth.
- Chopping carrots finely helps them cook quicker in the slow cooker.
- This soup reheats well and flavors deepen after a day.
Keywords: Crockpot soup, tortellini soup, Italian sausage soup, slow cooker recipes, comfort food, creamy soup
