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Creamy Tortellini Soup Easy Slow Cooker Dinner

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage

A hearty, comforting slow cooker soup made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, tomatoes, cream, and spinach. Rich, filling, and perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Slow Cooker, Soup
Cuisine: "Italian-Inspired, American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
  • 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini 9 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into pieces. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the sausage mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, then add diced tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, add cheese tortellini, heavy cream, and chopped spinach. Stir well.
  7. Continue cooking on low for the remaining 30 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For thicker soup, reduce broth by 1 cup or add an extra splash of cream at the end. Leftovers reheat well but tortellini will continue to soften over time.