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Tortellini Sausage Soup

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Let your slow cooker handle this comforting combination of cheesy tortellini, hearty sausage, and fresh veggies in a creamy tomato broth. Great for busy evenings or when it’s cold outside.

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Updated on Wed, 28 May 2025 17:25:36 GMT
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Let me tell you about my go-to comfort soup. This Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is total cozy goodness. You get tangy tomato broth, cheesy tortellini, tasty sausage, and loads of fresh veggies all in one bowl. Toss everything in your slow cooker in the morning and your place will smell so good by dinnertime.

Flavorful Reasons You'll Love This Soup

This isn't your regular soup, trust me. It's packed with juicy sausage and those soft pasta bites. The best part? You just toss it all in the slow cooker and kick back. Super easy for those busy nights and honestly, it tastes even better the next day.

Stuff You'll Need

  • Cheese Tortellini: Little pasta pockets filled with cheesy goodness.
  • Italian Sausage: Pick spicy or mild—whatever you like.
  • Spinach: Toss in some fresh leaves for color and health.
  • Carrots, Onion, Celery, Garlic: That’s your soup base for flavor.
  • Cream: Heavy cream makes everything glossy and rich.
  • Tomatoes: Use both diced and crushed for depth.
  • Salt & Pepper: Basic but key for great taste.
  • Chicken Broth: This brings it all together.
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Easy Steps To Whip It Up

Dive In
Season and finish with a sprinkle of parmesan and your favorite crusty bread—dig in!
Finish Things Off
Slip in the tortellini, spinach, and cream about half an hour before it's done—let everything soften up nicely.
Set It And Forget It
Put the lid on and go LOW for about 6 to 8 hours, or HI for 3 to 4 hours.
Load Up The Cooker
Drop all ingredients in the slow cooker, except for the spinach, cream, and tortellini. Give it a quick mix.
Brown The Base
Start with a skillet—cook your sausage and onion first, drain any grease, then add garlic for a few minutes 'til it smells great.

Soup-Making Hacks

Always brown the sausage first, it brings out way more flavor. Toss in the tortellini toward the end or they’ll get mushy. Stick with fresh spinach for best color, and if your soup's too thick when reheating, just splash in a bit more broth.

Storing Leftovers

Keep this comfort meal in the fridge for up to four days. Warm it up slowly and use extra broth to loosen it up if it thickens. Freezing? Wait on adding tortellini, spinach, and cream—just put those in when you’re ready to eat.

Kicking It Up A Notch

Serve it with a big green salad and some warm bread. Want more heat? Try spicy sausage or sprinkle in red pepper flakes. If spinach's not your thing, swap in kale. Play around and make it yours—that's half the fun.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can refrigerated tortellini be swapped with frozen?

Sure! Just extend cooking time a few minutes when adding them to the soup.

→ Why wait to add tortellini?

Adding them earlier turns them very soft. Waiting keeps them just right.

→ Can frozen spinach replace fresh?

Absolutely. Thaw it first and squeeze out excess liquid before using.

→ How can I skip the cream?

Leave it out for a lighter soup or swap it with half-and-half. It’ll still taste amazing.

→ What’s the best way to store leftovers?

Since tortellini absorbs liquid, store it separately or add extra broth when reheating. Best eaten soon.

Tortellini Sausage Soup

This creamy slow-cooker soup is filled with cheesy tortellini, flavorful sausage, and fresh vegetables. Easy to make and perfect for cold days.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
480 Minutes
Total Time
500 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Soups & Stews

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Fusion Italian

Yield: 6 Servings (About 1 pot)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1/2 medium onion, diced.
02 16 oz spicy or mild Italian sausage.
03 3/4 cup optional heavy cream.
04 2 celery sticks, chopped small.
05 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes.
06 4 minced garlic cloves.
07 2 carrots, sliced thin.
08 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice.
09 Salt and black pepper, adjust to taste.
10 4 cups chicken stock.
11 2 packages (9 oz each) fresh tortellini with cheese.
12 2 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves.

Instructions

Step 01

Cook sausage and onion on medium heat (about 7-8 mins), breaking up sausage into bits. Drain fat if needed. Toss in garlic, stirring for 30 seconds before removing from the pan.

Step 02

Add the cooked sausage mixture, chopped celery and carrots, both tomato cans, and chicken broth into your slow cooker.

Step 03

On LOW, let it cook for 7-8 hours. For faster cooking, use HIGH for around 4-5 hours.

Step 04

Stir in the tortellini, spinach, and heavy cream. Switch to HIGH and let it simmer, stirring once in a while, before adjusting seasoning to your flavor preference.

Notes

  1. Chop the carrots into tiny pieces to speed up cooking time.
  2. Ground sausage works great, or just remove casings from whole sausages.
  3. Switch it up with spicy sausage if you like a kick.
  4. Add some broth when reheating leftovers since pasta can absorb liquid.
  5. Tastes best fresh, but still delicious next day.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet for browning.
  • 7-quart crockpot or slow cooker.
  • Knife and cutting board.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cheese, cream).
  • Contains wheat (from the tortellini).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 709
  • Total Fat: 43 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 55 g
  • Protein: 29 g