Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
February 2, 2024 • 0 comments
1 lb. Sausage (Italian Pork Ground Sausage links, Chicken Sausage or Italian Turkey Sausage)
(2) 14.5-ounce cans Chicken Broth
(1) 28-ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
(1) 8-ounce pkg. Cream Cheese
(1) 18-20-ounce pkg. Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini (such a Buittoni or Rana)
6-8 ounces Baby Spinach (may chop into small pieces)
Optional:
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Salt and Pepper
Garnish:
3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil Ribbons
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- (1 lb.) Hot Italian Sausage
- ((2) 14.5-ounce cans) Chicken Broth
- ((1) 28-ounce can) Crushed Tomatoes
- ((1) 8-ounce pkg.) Cream Cheese
- ((1) 18-20-ounce pkg. refrigerated) Cheese Tortellini (such a Buittoni or Rana)
- (6-8 ounces (may chop into small pieces)) Baby Spinach
- (1/2 teaspoon) Garlic Powder
- (1 teaspoon) Salt and Pepper
- (3/4 cup) Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil Ribbons
Directions
To make on Stove-Top:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break into bite-size pieces. You can add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil if it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.
- Stir in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese is completely dissolved, stirring often. May use a whisk to incorporate the cream cheese.
- Stir in cheese tortellini and baby spinach and cook according to package instructions. If using refrigerated tortellini, it will be about 5 minutes.
- Optional: stir in garlic powder and salt, to taste.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
To cook in Slow Cooker:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break into bite-size pieces. You can add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil if it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.
- Add sausage, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and cream cheese to slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours.
- Add tortellini and spinach and cook for 1 hour longer, for a total of 3 hours. Optional: stir in garlic powder and salt, to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
