Description
A rich and comforting slow cooker soup featuring savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled tortellini, and a velvety cream base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 1 package (19 oz) Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Transfer sausage and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add tortellini during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking until tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American