Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini Soup

This Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini Soup is a rich and hearty recipe, which uses Italian sausage and cheese-filled tortellini. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini Soup Ingredients

• 16 ounces Italian sausage
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced or chopped
• 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream (optional)
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

How To Make Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini Soup

1. Brown sausage and onions: In a skillet, sauté sausage and chopped onion for 7–8 minutes, breaking the sausage apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then transfer everything to the Crock Pot.
3. Add vegetables and broth: Add chopped carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Adjust carrot size based on your cooking time.
4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until vegetables are tender.
5. Add tortellini, cream, and spinach: About 30 minutes before serving, add cheese tortellini, heavy cream (if using), and baby spinach. Stir occasionally.
6. Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Recipe Tips

• When to add tortellini to soup:
  Add tortellini during the last 30 minutes so it doesn’t overcook or fall apart.
• Can I skip the cream?
  Yes, the soup will still be flavorful without it. Use milk or a non-dairy substitute for a lighter option.
• Best type of sausage to use:
  Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat or mild sausage for a more classic flavor.
• Can I use frozen tortellini?
  Yes, but add a few extra minutes to the cook time after adding it to the soup.
• How to thicken the soup:
  Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken.

What To Serve With Cheese Tortellini Soup

This hearty soup pairs perfectly with:

• Garlic bread or breadsticks
• Caesar salad or mixed greens
• Roasted vegetables
• Parmesan crisps
• A simple bruschetta

How To Store Cheese Tortellini Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Freeze: Not ideal for freezing due to tortellini and cream, but you can freeze the base (before adding tortellini and cream) for up to 3 months.

Cheese Tortellini Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 709kcal
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 29g
• Fat: 43g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Cholesterol: 127mg
• Sodium: 1814mg
• Potassium: 937mg
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 13g
• Calcium: 253mg
• Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, use veggie sausage or skip the sausage entirely and use vegetable broth.

Why is my tortellini falling apart?
It was likely cooked too long—add tortellini in the last 30 minutes only.

Can I use dry tortellini?
Yes, but it may need slightly longer to cook than refrigerated tortellini.

How to make this soup spicier?
Use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage.

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• Crock Pot Canned Pumpkin Soup
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