Description
A rich and velvety slow-cooked soup featuring savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and a touch of heavy cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian Sausage, casings removed
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (19oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through; drain excess grease.
- Add browned sausage, carrots, celery, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach until wilted.
- Add tortellini and cook on High for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American