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Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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A hearty and creamy soup with Italian sausage, tender tortellini, and kale in a rich tomato-cream broth, perfect for chilly weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup base
  • 1 lb Italian or spicy sausage (remove casings if using links)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves minced (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
For finishing the soup
  • 1 10 oz bag refrigerated tortellini (do not use dried)
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped (or 1/2 bag frozen chopped kale)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp dried chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese, grated or thinly sliced for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes). Transfer cooked sausage to the slow cooker, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Add the olive oil to the pan (if needed). Sauté the diced onion for about 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant. Move onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. Into the slow cooker add sliced carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, oregano and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours or Low for 4 hours.
  2. Remove the lid, add refrigerated tortellini and chopped kale. Stir, cover, and cook an additional 30 minutes on the same setting.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and cook 10 more minutes to heat through and slightly thicken.
  4. Serve hot in bowls. Top each portion with thin slices or grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of dried chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For tips, swap spicy sausage for sweet pork sausage if you prefer less heat. Use half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, but expect a thinner finish. Make it vegetarian with plant-based sausage or omit sausage and boost umami with mushrooms and soy sauce.
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