Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage

Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage

from slowcookermeals.com
250 min
8 servings

Whip up this tasty Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage in a snap using a slow cooker. Packed with Italian Sausage, onion, garlic, and spices in a creamy broth, it's loaded with canned tomatoes, cheesy tortellini, parmesan, and fresh spinach for an easy and delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1¼ cups yellow onion
  • 3 tsp garlic ((minced))
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 lb small frozen 3 cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese ((finely shredded))
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1½ cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Add olive oil and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until completely browned. Then add onion and garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain excess grease and add to the Crock Pot.

  3. 3

    Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, thyme, Italian seasoning, and corn starch. Mix everything together until well combined.

  4. 4

    Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

  5. 5

    Thirty minutes before the cooking time is done. Add in the tortellini, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and heavy cream. Mix everything together until well combined.

  6. 6

    Serve while hot and garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.