Ingredients
– 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup:
1. Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add to Crock Pot: Transfer the browned sausage to the crock pot.
3. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth to the crock pot, stirring to combine.
4. Add Tortellini: Stir in the tortellini, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.
5. Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
6. Add Cream and Spinach: About 15-30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and spinach.
7. Finish Cooking: Allow the soup to heat through until the spinach is wilted and the soup is creamy.
8. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!
These straightforward instructions make it easy to enjoy a comforting bowl of soup without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 22g