Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. An easy 6-ingredient Sausage Tortellini Soup is a family favorite. This popular soup recipe can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Rich, creamy, flavorful soup that everyone raves about!
1lb.Sausage(Italian Pork Ground Sausage links, Chicken Sausage or Italian Turkey Sausage)
(2)14.5-ounce cansChicken Broth
(1)28-ounce canCrushed Tomatoes
(1)8-ounce pkg.Cream Cheese
(1)18-20-ounce pkg.Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini(such a Buittoni or Rana)
6-8ouncesBaby Spinach (may chop into small pieces)
Optional:
1/2teaspoonGarlic Powder
1teaspoon Salt and Pepper
Garnish:
3/4cup Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil Ribbons
Instructions
To make on Stove-Top:
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break into bite-size pieces. You can add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil if it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.
Stir in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese is completely dissolved, stirring often. May use a whisk to incorporate the cream cheese.
Stir in cheese tortellini and baby spinach and cook according to package instructions. If using refrigerated tortellini, it will be about 5 minutes.
Optional: stir in garlic powder and salt, to taste.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
To cook in Slow Cooker:
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break into bite-size pieces. You can add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil if it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.
Add sausage, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and cream cheese to slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours.
Add tortellini and spinach and cook for 1 hour longer, for a total of 3 hours. Optional: stir in garlic powder and salt, to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.