Description
Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory Italian sausage, al dente tortellini, and fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, creating a nourishing meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Break into small pieces.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Transfer the mixture to a crockpot. Pour in canned tomatoes and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in dried Italian herbs such as basil and oregano along with black pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add tortellini and spinach to the pot. Stir gently and let cook until the tortellini is al dente.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg