Cozy Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup with Spinach & Sausage
Warm, creamy, and packed with flavor, this slow cooker tortellini soup with Italian sausage and fresh spinach is the ultimate comfort food. The cheesy tortellini, rich tomato-cream broth, and tender greens create a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or when you’re craving a restaurant-quality dish at home. This easy recipe is a great option for dinner ideas, cozy comfort meals, and quick yet satisfying weeknight meals.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain fat.
- In slow cooker, combine sausage, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic, onion, and seasoning.
- Cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- Add tortellini and spinach 30 minutes before serving; cook until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season, and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
1. For a vegetarian version, use mushrooms or plant-based sausage and vegetable broth. 2. Freeze without tortellini or spinach for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 960mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 12mg
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