Cozy Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Sausage
This creamy and flavorful tortellini soup with fresh spinach and savory sausage is a comforting dish perfect for any occasion, made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage Mild or spicy, your choice.
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 bag (9 oz) fresh tortellini
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste grated Parmesan for serving Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until it's cooked through. Drain the excess grease, then transfer the sausage to your slow cooker.
- Combine the diced onion and minced garlic with the sausage in the slow cooker.
- Add the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker. Stir well to mix everything together.
Cooking
- Set your slow cooker on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- After the cooking time is up, add the fresh tortellini and spinach, stir well, and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is warm.
- Ladle your delicious soup into bowls, top with grated Parmesan if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze portions for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding more broth or cream to reach desired consistency.