Description
Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup. This rich and hearty dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and fresh vegetables into one delightful meal that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this soup offers a creamy texture that is both satisfying and nourishing. Just set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully, making it an easy choice for dinner. Serve with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal your loved ones will crave!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 36 oz evaporated milk or half-and-half
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups broth (beef, chicken, or veggie)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine browned sausage, chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, seasonings, and broth.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Skim any fat from the top. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Add tortellini to the slow cooker; cover and cook on high for an additional 45 minutes.
- Stir in baby spinach until wilted (about 5-10 minutes).
- Adjust with milk to reach desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg