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Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup

A hearty and creamy soup made with sausage, tortellini, and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage and Vegetables
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
Creamy Base
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese cubed
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup tortellini fresh or frozen

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Combine in Slow Cooker
  1. Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and add Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
Cook the Soup
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
Add Cream and Tortellini
  1. Stir in the cream cheese and heavy cream until melted and combined.
  2. Add the tortellini and spinach, and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage. You can also add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.

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