Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup
This Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup is a 10 ingredient comfort food recipe that’s ideal for a busy weeknight when you need an easy dinner. With just a few minutes of prep, let the slow cooker do the work for you. It’s the perfect recipe for meal planning (it freezes well too!), and a dish that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 1 pound regular or spicy ground Italian sausage (pork, beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 3-4 minced garlic cloves (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or salt and black pepper)
- 48 ounces regular or low-sodium chicken broth
- 28 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 9-14 ounce bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups packed trimmed and chopped kale
Directions
- 1
In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook Italian sausage until browned (about 4-6 minutes). Drain excess grease if necessary.
- 2
To a large Crockpot, add onion, carrot, garlic, Italian seasoning, seasoning salt or salt and black pepper, chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and the cooked sausage. Stir to combine.
- 3
Cover and cook on low for about 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 4
About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream in a small bowl. Add the tortellini, heavy cream cornstarch mixture, and kale to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese.