Description
Enjoy the comforting Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup, featuring Italian sausage, creamy broth, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for cozy dinners with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 packet (19-ounce) frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Add onion, garlic, and carrots to the crockpot; stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and seasonings; mix to combine.
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Stir in frozen tortellini 30 minutes before serving.
- Add heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan; cook on LOW for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, serve, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use low-sodium chicken broth for better control over salt levels.
For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free tortellini.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg