Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to making a scrumptious Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 bag (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Transfer sausage to the crockpot and add onions, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add tortellini and spinach; stir gently and cook until tortellini is tender.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free tortellini)