Crock Pot Tortellini Soup With Cream Cheese

This Crock Pot Tortellini Soup With Cream Cheese is a creamy and hearty recipe, which uses spicy Italian sausage and cheese tortellini. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours.

Crock Pot Tortellini Soup With Cream Cheese Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage (as spicy as you like it)
• 1 24-oz jar marinara sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 8-oz block cream cheese (cut into pieces)
• 1 18-oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 3 cups packed spinach

How To Make Crock Pot Tortellini Soup With Cream Cheese

1. Cook the sausage: In a medium skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add to slow cooker: Transfer the cooked sausage to a slow cooker.
3. Mix in seasonings and sauce: Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Add broth and cream cheese: Pour in the broth and place cream cheese pieces on top.
5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7 hours.
6. Stir to incorporate cream cheese: After cooking, stir the soup well until the cream cheese is fully mixed in.
7. Add tortellini: Stir in the tortellini, cover, and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes.
8. Add spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook for another 15-20 minutes until wilted and the tortellini is tender.
9. Garnish and serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen tortellini?: Yes, just increase the cooking time slightly when adding to the soup.
• What kind of sausage is best?: Spicy Italian sausage adds great flavor, but you can use mild or even turkey sausage.
• How to make it vegetarian: Use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth for a meat-free version.
• Can I use kale instead of spinach?: Yes, kale holds up well and adds a slightly different texture.
• How to thicken the soup: Let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes, or stir in a cornstarch slurry if needed.

What To Serve With Tortellini Soup

This creamy soup goes well with simple, cozy sides:

• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Crusty Italian rolls
• Roasted vegetables
• Caprese skewers

How To Store Tortellini Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Freeze: Freeze before adding the tortellini and spinach for best texture. Thaw in the fridge, then add fresh tortellini and spinach when reheating.

Tortellini Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~500
• Carbohydrates: ~30g
• Protein: ~20g
• Fat: ~35g
• Sodium: ~1000mg
• Fiber: ~3g
• Sugar: ~6g

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

FAQs

Can I use different pasta instead of tortellini?
Yes, but tortellini adds the most flavor. Substitute with short pasta like penne or rotini if needed.

Can I cook this on the stovetop?
Yes, just simmer everything in a large pot, adjusting cooking times as needed.

Why isn’t my cream cheese melting smoothly?
Stir well after cooking and ensure it’s softened or cut into small pieces before adding.

Can I add more veggies?
Absolutely! Try mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Is it spicy?
Only if you use spicy sausage. Use mild if you prefer a less spicy soup.

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