Crockpot Tortellini Sausage Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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16 ounces Italian sausage
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1/2 medium onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium carrots, sliced or chopped
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2 sticks celery, chopped finely
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
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3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
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2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
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Salt & pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Sauté sausage meat and onions in a skillet for 7-8 minutes until browned, breaking up the meat. Spoon out excess fat if needed.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer sausage mixture to the Crockpot.
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Add carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the Crockpot.
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Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. For shorter cooking time, chop carrots more finely.
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30 minutes before serving, add tortellini, cream, and spinach. Set heat to high and stir occasionally.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Use ground sausage or whole sausages with casings removed
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Leftovers will absorb broth - add more when reheating
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Recipe requires a 7-quart Crockpot