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Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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A comforting, easy-to-assemble slow cooker soup with Italian sausage, tender tortellini, greens, and a creamy tomato broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup base
  • 1 pound Italian or spicy sausage Mild or spicy, depending on preference
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 large carrots, sliced thin
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
  • 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (leaves minced) or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or low-sodium if preferred)
Final ingredients
  • 1 10-ounce 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 tablespoon dried chili flakes for garnish
  • Parmesan cheese for serving (grated or sliced)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains. Transfer sausage to the slow cooker.
  2. Add olive oil to the pan. Add diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer onions and garlic to 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.
  2. Remove lid and stir in refrigerated tortellini and chopped kale. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and cook 10 more minutes to heat through and thicken slightly.
  4. Serve hot with thin slices or grated Parmesan and a light sprinkle of dried chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For substitutions, swap ground turkey or pork for sausage, or use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
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