Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Pasta
01 -
¾ pound (375g) Italian sausage, mild or spicy
02 -
3 cups (250g) fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
→ Vegetables
03 -
½ onion, finely diced
04 -
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
05 -
2 ribs celery, sliced
06 -
2 cups fresh chopped spinach or kale
07 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids & Seasonings
08 -
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 cup cream (any kind)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook Italian sausage and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
02 -
Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic and salt to skillet. Cook 2 minutes more.
03 -
Transfer sausage mixture to 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add broth, carrots, and celery.
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Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or high 2-3 hours until vegetables are tender.
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Stir in tortellini, spinach, cream and Parmesan. Cook 10-15 minutes more until tortellini is al dente.
# Notes:
01 -
Can substitute sausage with chicken or white beans
02 -
Any type of cream works
03 -
Can use any pasta, but cook separately if not using fresh