Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Crockpot Sausage & Tortellini Soup, where flavorful sausage and tender tortellini come together in a rich broth for the ultimate cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Break into bite-sized pieces as it cooks.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about five minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the sausage mixture to your slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and any herbs you prefer such as Italian seasoning.
- Cook It Low and Slow: Set your crockpot on low for about six hours or high for three hours to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Tortellini: About ten minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini to cook them without becoming mushy.
- Stir In Spinach: Just before serving, add fresh spinach to wilt into the broth, stirring gently.
- Serving Suggestion: Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups, or 360g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding extra vegetables like carrots or bell peppers. For lighter options, consider using chicken sausage instead of Italian sausage.