Description
Warm up this winter with our Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup, a delightful blend of savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and tender tortellini simmered to perfection. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering rich flavors that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Its creamy texture and hearty ingredients make it an ideal choice for meal prep—tasting even better the next day! Simply set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy quality time with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups broth (beef or chicken)
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 36 oz evaporated milk or half-and-half
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a pan over medium heat and transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt, and broth to the slow cooker. Mix well.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Whisk together cornstarch with milk; stir into soup once cooked.
- Add tortellini and cook on high for an additional 45 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Adjust consistency with additional milk if desired.
- Taste and season before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg