Description
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup featuring Italian sausage, rich tomato broth, and creamy cheese tortellini, perfect for an easy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
Liquids and Broth
- 1 (32 oz) container chicken broth
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans tomato soup
Tomatoes
- 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
Dairy
- 2 (8 oz) containers chive and onion cream cheese spread (softened)
Pasta
- 1 (18 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (uncooked)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed, then transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
- Add the Base Ingredients: Pour the chicken broth, petite diced tomatoes (with juice), and tomato soup into the slow cooker with the sausage. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours to develop rich flavor.
- Add the Cream Cheese and Tortellini: After cooking the base, stir in the softened chive and onion cream cheese spread until fully incorporated, creating a creamy texture. Then add the uncooked cheese tortellini. Cover 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 enjoy this delicious, hearty meal immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese before adding it to ensure it mixes smoothly into the soup base.
- The tortellini cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it during the final cooking stage to avoid overcooking.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option if preferred.
- If thicker soup is desired, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking for some liquid to evaporate.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
