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    Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    February 15, 2022 by Ryan Allen 34 Comments

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    This Creamy Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a broth and cream-based, savory combination of Italian Sausage, zesty onion, flavorful garlic, and spices, canned tomatoes,  cheesy tortellini, shredded parmesan, and fresh spinach for a filling, delicious soup.

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    Close up of crockpot sausage and tortellini soup in a white bowl.

    I love a good soup for dinner any time of year, but add in the fact that this soup is cooked in the slow cooker, and it’s a winner in my book. This tasty soup combines so many different ingredients, but somehow they blend together perfectly and give you an amazing, flavorful dinner. This hearty soup will fill you up, but will also have you going back for seconds (and thirds).

    This soup recipe is simple to mix up in the morning, and when you get home there are only a few simple, quick steps to do before it’s ready to eat. In the morning, you’ll need to cook your sausage with the onion and spices, then combine it with the first few ingredients in the slow cooker. Right before you are ready to enjoy your soup, you just have to add in the tortellini, parmesan, spinach, and cream, and let it cook a little longer. Your house will smell so good that the hardest part will be waiting for it to be ready!

    Why You’ll Love This Creamy Soup

    • It’s made in the slow cooker! That’s always a plus in my book.
    • It is a hearty, filling dinner.
    • It makes a full crockpot, so you will have enough servings for your whole family.
    • It’s packed with delicious flavors.
    • Most of the work can be done in advance, so it’s nearly ready at dinner time.
    • All of the ingredients are easy to find - you may even already have most of them!
    Overhead look of a ladle holding sausage tortellini soup over a crock pot.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    A full list and quantity of ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the bottom.

    • Olive Oil
    • Mild Italian Sausage
    • Onion
    • Chicken Broth
    • Diced Tomatoes
    • Tomato Paste
    • Salt & Black Pepper
    • Thyme & Italian Seasoning
    • Cornstarch
    • Frozen Tortellini
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Baby Spinach
    • Heavy Cream

    How To Make Sausage Tortellini Soup In The Crock Pot

    1. Add olive oil and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until completely browned. Then add onion and garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
    2. Drain excess grease and add to the slow cooker.
    3. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, thyme, Italian seasoning, and cornstarch. Mix everything together until well combined.
    4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
    5. Thirty minutes before the cooking time is done. Add in the tortellini, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and heavy cream. Mix everything together until well combined.
    6. Serve while hot and garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
    Sausage spinach tortellini soup in a slow cooker

    What to Serve With

    Because this soup is so hearty, it makes a great dinner on its own. If you want to dip something in your soup, try these Bread Sticks.

    If you want a salad with your soup, one of my favorites is this Strawberry Spinach Salad. It’s refreshing and delicious. For a sweet treat after your soup, try these Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are thick, soft, and taste like red velvet cake in cookie form.

    Popular Substitutions & Additions

    For some extra spice, use spicy Italian sausage instead of mild. You can also add a dash of cayenne or some red pepper flakes.

    Three Cheese Tortellini is my favorite for this recipe, but you can use any flavor of tortellini. I’m sure that spinach and cheese tortellini would be delicious!

    How To Reheat & Store

    This Creamy Tortellini Soup will last for up to 3 days in the fridge.  Once it has completely cooled, transfer it into a sealed container before placing it in the fridge. To reheat, you can put it back into the crockpot until it is warm, or microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes each.

    You can also freeze this tortellini and sausage soup. Once it has cooled, pour it into an air-tight, freezer-safe container. When you are ready to eat it, thaw it completely in the fridge, then reheat it in the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-5 hours.

    Two bowls of creamy sausage tortellini soup garnished with Parmesan cheese.

    FAQs

    Can I use fresh tortellini instead of frozen?

    Sure. Fresh tortellini tends to come in smaller packages, though, so make sure that you have enough.

    Can I make this soup low sodium?

    Yes, you can! I know that the high sodium content of most soups is a drawback for some people. To lower the sodium content in this one, use a low sodium chicken broth. You can also use a low sodium seasoning, such as Mrs. Dash, in place of the salt.

    Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes?

    For this recipe, you’ll want to use canned tomatoes. They tend to be more flavorful in crockpot recipes than fresh tomatoes.

    Can I use kale instead of spinach?

    Sure! If kale is your preference, feel free to switch them out.

    Close up of slow cooker creamy tortellini and sausage soup in a white bow with a spoon holding a tortellini.

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    Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    This Creamy Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup is a broth and cream-based, savory combination of Italian Sausage, zesty onion, flavorful garlic and spices, canned tomatoes,  cheesy tortellini, shredded parmesan, and fresh spinach for a filling, delicious soup.
    4.73 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 613 kcal

    Equipment

    • My Favorite Slow Cooker
    • Slow Cooker Liners

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
    • 1¼ cups yellow onion
    • 3 tsp garlic (minced)
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
    • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp thyme
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tbsp corn starch
    • 1 lb small frozen 3 cheese tortellini
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
    • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
    • 1½ cup heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • Add olive oil and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until completely browned. Then add onion and garlic and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
    • Drain excess grease and add to the Crock Pot.
    • Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, thyme, Italian seasoning, and corn starch. Mix everything together until well combined.
    • Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
    • Thirty minutes before the cooking time is done. Add in the tortellini, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and heavy cream. Mix everything together until well combined.
    • Serve while hot and garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    • To save on calories you can make this soup without the cream or substitute it with half & half.
    • This soup with last in the fridge for up to 3 days. The tortellini will start to absorb the broth. So when reheating you may want to add more broth. To keep the consistency of when it was first prepared.
    *All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 23gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1753mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2451IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 4mg

    *All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.

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    Comments

    1. Barbara

      June 25, 2022 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      This was a big hit with my husband and grandson! Taste Amazing.

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        June 26, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Thank you so much. I am so glad that your family enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Shirley

      June 25, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      Do you cut up the sausage before cooking it and how small?

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        June 26, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        I use ground sausage and break it up during the cooking process.

        Reply
    3. Jason

      June 30, 2022 at 10:35 am

      I am assuming you cut up the spinach also?

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        July 01, 2022 at 9:08 pm

        No, by the time it is done cooking it wilts down to small pieces.

        Reply
      • Kelsey

        January 08, 2023 at 6:34 am

        I made this last night and it was absolutely outstanding!! I’m not much of a cook, and I’m very capable of botching even the simplest recipes, but my husband told me that it was “fantastic” and “restaurant quality” (the ultimate compliment!). We had dinner with our parents, all wanting the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this delicious and simple meal! Will DEFINITELY make again!!

        Reply
        • Ryan Allen

          January 11, 2023 at 11:57 am

          I am so glad that you like this soup. It is one of my most requested soup recipes.

          Reply
    4. Alicia Roddy

      September 15, 2022 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      This soup came out amazing!!! I did not use chopped onions, I used dried minced onion and 1 can of petite tomatoes instead of 2 cans. My family loved it! My fellow employees loved it and asked for the recipe! I will be making this several times! Thank you for posting this recipe!

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        September 15, 2022 at 4:59 pm

        I am so glad you and your employees liked this soup. It is one of my favorites.

        Reply
    5. Denise

      September 26, 2022 at 9:55 am

      Love, love, love!!

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        September 27, 2022 at 7:00 am

        I am so happy that you loved it.

        Reply
    6. Nicole

      October 28, 2022 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      We don’t eat a lot of tortellini, so when I grabbed it at the store I wasn’t sure what I’d do with it. Found your recipe and gave it a try last night. Wow! All five members of my family loved this recipe; I’ll definitely make it again! There were hardly any leftovers, which is always a good sign that I’ve found a recipe that’s a keeper. I ended up making it on the stove and used regular size spinach and it was delicious! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        November 02, 2022 at 11:22 am

        So glad I could help you find a yummy option for dinner.

        Reply
    7. CHILL

      November 01, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      10/10 Bomb!

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        November 02, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Thanks! It is such a tasty soup.

        Reply
    8. Michelle

      November 12, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Over the top AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        November 12, 2022 at 8:30 pm

        It makes me happy to here you enjoyed this tasty soup

        Reply
    9. Brenda Latta-Batts

      November 13, 2022 at 8:37 am

      I’m going to try it today. Can I substitute can of coconut milk instead of heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        November 16, 2022 at 11:32 am

        Yes, you can substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk.

        Reply
    10. Elena

      November 16, 2022 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      This is soooooo delicious. Wondering what your recommendation would be to make it a little healthier for a weeknight meal? Less cream or is there a healthier alternative? Also a meat suggestion besides sausage since sausage is often fatty.

      Also what is a serving size?

      Thank you!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        November 16, 2022 at 11:32 am

        You can use turkey sausage and use half and half to make this healthier.

        Reply
    11. Sonia

      November 16, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe it was delicious. I was tired and didn’t want to slow cook it so I followed the directions but put in the ingredients in the Instapot for 30 minutes on high pressure. Afterwards I added the rest of the ingredients and let it slow cook on high for another hour while I ran an errand.

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        November 16, 2022 at 6:55 pm

        I love making it in the Instant Pot. It comes out so good both ways.

        Reply
    12. Ashley

      December 16, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      Do you drain the diced tomatoes or just throw the whole thing in?

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        December 16, 2022 at 7:44 pm

        There is no need to drain them. Just put them right in the crock pot.

        Reply
        • Ashley

          January 09, 2023 at 8:13 am

          5 stars
          It was Amazing!!!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. Every person that ate it, LOVED it!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

          Reply
          • Ryan Allen

            January 10, 2023 at 1:09 pm

            Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it. This is one of my family's favorite soups.

            Reply
    13. Hayley

      December 18, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      It came out perfectly!

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        December 21, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        I am so glad you liked this tasty soup

        Reply
    14. Michelle Brubaker

      January 23, 2023 at 7:20 am

      Could I use ground chicken instead of sausage?

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        January 24, 2023 at 1:33 pm

        Yes, you can use ground chicken. But it will change the flavor of the soup.

        Reply
    15. Ryan Herrington

      January 29, 2023 at 7:08 am

      Can you use fresh tortellini instead of frozen?

      Reply
      • Ryan Allen

        January 29, 2023 at 11:19 am

        Yes, you can use fresh tortellini.

        Reply

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