Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Chicken
Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Chicken is the perfect dish to warm your soul on chilly nights or busy weeknights. This hearty soup combines flavorful chicken sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and vibrant fresh spinach, all simmered slowly in a rich tomato broth. With minimal preparation time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe is ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. The creamy texture and robust flavors make it a favorite among both kids and adults. Enjoy this comforting meal that you can easily customize to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high or up to 8 hours on low
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces chicken sausage
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 sticks celery (chopped)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the chicken sausage and onions over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until cooked through. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to a Crockpot and add chopped carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cheese tortellini, heavy cream if using, and fresh spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg