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Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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A rich and comforting soup featuring tender cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and plenty of greens. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner with minimal hands-on time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Italian or spicy sausage (bulk or links, casings removed) Use turkey sausage for a lighter version.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 large carrots, sliced thin
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
  • 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste Add an extra tablespoon for a tomato-forward soup.
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
For the Final Steps
  • 1 10-oz bag refrigerated tortellini Do not substitute dried without adjusting time.
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped (or 1/2 bag frozen chopped kale)
  • 1 cup heavy cream Add at the end to prevent curdling.
  • 1 tbsp dried chili flakes Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it up until there’s no pink remaining. Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
  2. Add olive oil to the same pan. Sauté diced onion for about 4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute to release aroma. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker.
  3. Add sliced carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.
  2. After cooking, add the refrigerated tortellini and chopped kale to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the tortellini are cooked through and the kale is tender.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and heat for 10 more minutes to warm the cream without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning; add salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan and an extra pinch of chili flakes on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For best texture, freeze before adding tortellini and cream. Thaw overnight and reheat before adding tortellini and cream. Can also be made on the stovetop.
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