Easy Crockpot Sausage & Tortellini Soup
This comforting and hearty soup features savory turkey or chicken sausage, pillowy cheese-filled tortellini, and a velvety cream cheese base. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker meal is simple to assemble and delivers restaurant-quality flavors without the need for constant monitoring. It is a family-friendly dish that turns common pantry staples into a nourishing, warm meal that fits perfectly into any schedule.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Total Time: 370
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey or chicken sausage (browned, drained, and crumbled)
1 can (15 oz) Italian diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 bag (20 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey or chicken sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
Add the diced tomatoes, broth, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker and stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
Thirty minutes before serving, add the cubed cream cheese, frozen tortellini, and fresh spinach to the broth.
Stir well, cover, and let cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the sausage is browned thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker for the best texture. If you prefer a thinner soup, stir in a little extra broth before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.