Description
Crockpot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a comforting, creamy dish featuring savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and a rich, flavorful broth. This easy-to-make slow cooker recipe combines the best of Italian flavors with minimal effort, making it perfect for any night of the week. Garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan, this hearty soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh basil and Parmesan, for garnish
Instructions
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Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
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Add the cooked sausage to the Crockpot.
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Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to the Crockpot. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the flavors have melded together.
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About 30 minutes before serving, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini and stir to combine. Cook on high for 20-30 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, skip the sausage and add plant-based sausage or extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Add red pepper flakes or jalapeño for a spicier kick.
Substitute with different types of cheese tortellini, like spinach and ricotta, for variety.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or a non-dairy cream alternative and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, Crockpot Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
