If you’re craving a hearty soup that is certain to warm you from head to toe, you’re going to love the flavors of this Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup. Not only does it taste creamy and delicious but the added tortellini give it a texture that you just won’t stop. This is probably one of my favorite soups because of the flavor and the fact that my slow cooker can take over and cook it to perfection.
The addition of the cream cheese is what adds that creaminess that I love and the sausage gives it that salty flavoring as well. You can even change it up a bit and add in some hot sausage if you’re wanting to give your tastebuds a jolt!
If you’re a fan of soups, make certain to check out our Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup as well. This is another soup that has an unforgettable flavor!
What I also really love about this soup is that it doesn’t really “need” anything else to go with it. It’s flavorful, it’s simple, yet it holds its own really well, too. But if you do want to pair it up with something, a crisp piece of bread is always a winning choice! Crackers and shredded cheese go well on top, too, and I like to add cilantro and chives for even more flavors from time to time.
If you’re looking for a simple dinner recipe that will leave some leftovers for later, this is the homemade soup for you. With minimal prep time, you’ll be able to go about your day and come home to a delicious soup ready and waiting for you and the family to enjoy.
We tend to make this up on the weekends because it’s one soup recipe that we can eat and enjoy all weekend long!
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 28-ounce can Italian style diced tomatoes
- 1 32-ounce container chicken broth
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1 18-ounce package frozen tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
1.Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet. When the meat is cooked through, add it to the bowl of the slow cooker.
2. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours 30 minutes.
3. Stir to mix the melted cream cheese, then add the frozen tortellini and heavy cream to the slow cooker and turn the heat to high.
4. Place the lid back on and cook for 30 minutes, until the pasta is cooked.
5. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground italian sausage
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 28oz can Italian style diced tomatoes
- 1 32oz container of chicken broth
- 1 8oz package cream cheese
- 1 18oz package tortellini noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet. When the meat is cooked through, add it to the bowl of the slow cooker.
- Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours 30 minutes.
- Stir to mix the melted cream cheese, then add the frozen tortellini and heavy cream to the slow cooker and turn the heat to high.
- Place the lid back on and cook for 30 minutes, until the pasta is cooked.
- Enjoy!!
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