Crockpot Tortellini Soup Recipe
Crockpot tortellini soup is a cozy, creamy dish featuring sausage, diced tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning, slow-cooked to perfection. With the addition of tortellini and spinach near the end, this hearty soup is a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Equipment
- Knife
- Crockpot
- Ladle
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage browned and drained
- 2 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 16 oz frozen tortellini
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup medium onion diced
Instructions
- In the crockpot, combine diced tomatoes, sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, cream cheese, and onion.
- Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 4-5 hours, whisking every hour to help the cream cheese melt and blend.
- For the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the tortellini and spinach.
- Stir everything together well.
- Continue cooking until the tortellini is tender and the soup is creamy.
- Once done, serve in bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker soup, add more cream cheese or reduce the amount of chicken broth.
- Use frozen or fresh spinach, depending on what you have available.