What size of slow cooker should be used?

This recipe makes a large batch of soup and is developed for a large (8qt) slow cooker.

Can you put raw sausage in a crockpot?

For the best flavor and texture, it's best to cook and brown the sausage in a pan on the stove before adding to the crockpot. You can do this step the night before and store the cooked sausage in the fridge to save prep time in the morning.

Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup | Kathleen's Cravings

Name: Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1lb Italian Sausage, mild or hot; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, sliced or diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 14oz can diced tomatoes; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped; 2 9oz packages refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1/2 - 3/4 cup heavy cream, optional; Salt and Pepper; Fresh Grated Parmesan, optional for serving

Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup

Two bowls of slow cooker sausage tortellini soup

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Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup is comforting and easy to make in your slow cooker. You can even cook the sausage the night before to make prep super simple. Top with a handful of parmesan cheese for a cozy dinner.

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

1lb Italian Sausage, mild or hot
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced or diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
1 14oz can diced tomatoes
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 9oz packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 - 3/4 cup heavy cream, optional
Salt and Pepper
Fresh Grated Parmesan, optional for serving

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Instructions

Cook Sausage. In a skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the Italian sausage. Add to the slow cooker - I like to add some of that fat for its flavor, but it's up to your preference.
Add Soup Ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste - except for the spinach, cream, and tortellini. These will be added at the end.
Slow Cook. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours. The carrots and celery should be tender.
Add Remaining Ingredients. Add the tortellini, spinach, and cream (if using, and your desired amount). Increase to high and cook for about 20 minutes until tortellini is just tender. The cook time will vary based on the heat level of your slow cooker. The tortellini will continue to cook in the hot soup so do not overcook. If you're storing to eat later, I like to cook the tortellini separately and store separately.
Enjoy. I like to top bowls with a heavy sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese and extra ground pepper.

Notes

The soup is best eaten immediately after making - the tortellini will continue to soak up the broth as it sits. For leftovers, you can add a splash of chicken broth when reheating, or you can cook the tortellini separately and add to each bowl of soup when reheating.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 663
Sugar: 11.3 g
Sodium: 1378.8 mg
Fat: 35 g
Carbohydrates: 61.2 g
Fiber: 6.3 g
Protein: 29.4 g
Cholesterol: 104.3 mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Sausage Tortellini Soup, Sausage Tortellini Soup, Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup, Crockpot Tortellini Soup

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