This Creamy Slow Cooker Spinach Tomato Sausage Tortellini Soup is a broth and cream-based, savory combination of Italian Sausage, zesty onion, flavorful garlic, and spices, canned tomatoes, cheesy tortellini, shredded parmesan, and fresh spinach for a filling, delicious soup.
PREP TIME 10 mins COOK TIME 4 hrs TOTAL TIME 4 hrs 10 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1¼ cups yellow onion
- 3 tsp garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp thyme
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 lb small frozen 3 cheese tortellini
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1½ cup heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add olive oil and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until completely browned. Then add onion and garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Drain excess grease and add to the slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, thyme, Italian seasoning, and corn starch. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Thirty minutes before the cooking time is done. Add in the tortellini, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and heavy cream. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Serve while hot and garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.