Nothing says hearty home cooking like whipping up a dish in your slow cooker. Not only does it fill your kitchen with all sorts of wonderful aromas, but the slow cooker also does most of the work, leaving you to chat with your guests or catch up on binge watching you favorite shows. Easy, tasty and filling! Cooking doesn't get much better than that!
This creamy tortellini soup recipe is a simple, but bold, twist on a classic Italian dish. The spicy Italian sausage and thick creamy sauce pair beautifully with the bright, fresh leaves of the spinach that top it all off. The real star of the dish is the tortellini, which absorbs the rich flavors of all the other ingredients as they stew in the broth. It's the perfect dish for either an easy weekday dinner or a night of entertaining. This recipe will have everyone coming back for more.
Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours
Serves: 6
Ingredients1 pound of Italian sausage
1 cup of diced onions
1 tablespoon of garlic
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon of beef bouillon powder
2 1/2 cups of beef broth
1/4 cup of cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 cup of water
2 1/2 cups of evaporated milk or half &half
4 cups of dried tortellini
4 cups of spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions1. In a large frying pan, cook the Italian sausage until it's brown on all sides and just a little bit crispy.
2. Add the browned Italian sausage, onions, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon, salt, pepper and beef broth to your slow cooker and cook with the lid on for 4 hours on low, or 7 hours on high.
3. Remove the lid and skim off any fat that may be hanging out on top. Add in your cornstarch and evaporated milk or half & half, and stir it up.
4. Add in the tortellini, cover, and cook on high for about 45 minutes or until it has thickened.
5. Add the spinach and stir to mix. Cover again and cook until the spinach is wilted for about 5 minutes.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Pro tip: When serving, top with grated parmesan and plate with a side of french bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
