Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup is a warm and inviting dish that brings comfort to chilly evenings. This hearty soup features savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and vibrant spinach, all simmered in a rich, creamy broth. Effortless to prepare in your slow cooker, it’s the perfect meal for gathering family and friends around the table. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- 1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked and crumbled.
- 2. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent; then stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- 3. Transfer the sausage mixture to your slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
- 4. Add cream cheese to the slow cooker and allow it to melt during cooking.
- 5. Stir in the tortellini, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.
- 6. Add spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking for optimal color and nutrition.
- 7. Serve hot, optionally topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for Italian sausage. Add vegetables like carrots or zucchini for extra nutrition. To thicken the soup, mix in a cornstarch slurry just before serving.