Description
This Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup is a hearty and comforting dish featuring Italian sausage, creamy tomato broth, and cheese-filled tortellini. Perfect for busy days, it combines slow-cooked flavors with a creamy finish, making it an easy and delicious option for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
Broth and Tomatoes
- 1 (32 oz) container chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans tomato soup
Dairy and Pasta
- 2 (8 oz) containers chive and onion cream cheese spread (softened)
- 1 (18 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (uncooked)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until it is browned and no longer pink. Use a spatula to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Once fully cooked, transfer the sausage to the slow cooker.
- Add the Base Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, and the tomato soup into the slow cooker containing the cooked sausage. Stir gently to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours to develop rich flavors.
- Add the Cream Cheese and Tortellini: After the slow cooking period, stir in the softened chive and onion cream cheese spread until fully incorporated, creating a creamy texture. Then, add the uncooked cheese tortellini, stir gently, cover the slow cooker again, and cook on HIGH for 15 to 30 minutes until the tortellini is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. The soup is rich, creamy, and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy Italian sausage instead of mild.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing into the soup.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter version.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- If using frozen tortellini, add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
