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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup

Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup


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  • Author: Lora Marie Bennett
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: General

Description

This hearty Tortellini Soup will be a family favorite. Delicious & easy to make, you’re simply going to love how easy it comes together.


Ingredients

  • 3 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds turkey Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-n-half
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 20 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini

Instructions

  1. Step: In a large pan add turkey Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Roughly chop while the sausage is cooking and cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is completely cooked through; about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Step: Once sausage is cooked remove from heat and drain excess grease if you desire.
  3. Step: In a 6 qt. slow cooker add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cooked sausage and all of the seasonings.
  4. Step: Add lid onto slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5.
  5. Step: Add heavy cream, shredded parmesan cheese, and tortellini and cook for another 20 minutes.
  6. Step: Then add chopped kale and cook another 10 minutes.
  7. Step: Once cooked, serve and garnish with more cheese if you so desire.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, let the soup cool before adding the tortellini, or freeze the tortellini separately to avoid overcooking during reheat.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 355 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 686 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 66 mg