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Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini

Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini soup is a hearty and rich comfort meal, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage Or substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or beef.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions.
  • 2 medium Carrots Or substitute with parsnips.
  • 2 stalks Celery Use green bell pepper if out of celery.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Use dried herbs if fresh are not available.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 4 cups Broth Beef, chicken, or vegetable.
For the Creamy Texture
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be omitted for a thinner consistency.
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk or Half-and-Half Milk or cream can be used as substitutes.
For the Heartiness
  • 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini Fresh or dried depending on availability.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Substitute with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
  • 1 cup Milk Adjust based on personal preference.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  3. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt, then add broth. Stir to combine well.
  4. Cover and set to cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Skim excess fat, mix cornstarch with a bit of water, and whisk it into the soup along with evaporated milk.
  6. Gently stir in tortellini and cook on high for an additional 45 minutes.
  7. Fold in baby spinach and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until wilted.
  8. Taste and adjust creaminess and seasoning with additional milk, salt, or pepper as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a thicker soup, add more cornstarch mixture or skip for a thinner version.

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