Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Fresh Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup. With savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Simply toss your ingredients into the crockpot, sit back, and let it simmer to create a comforting meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In your crockpot, combine chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), carrots, celery, onion, garlic (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the browned sausage into the vegetable mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add tortellini and fresh spinach to the crockpot.
- Once the tortellini is cooked through (approximately 15-20 minutes), adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low / 3 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg