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. Brown the sausage and add to slow cooker with the veggies, broth, and seasonings.
. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
. Create a cornstarch slurry and whisk it together with the evaporated milk.
. Pour into the slow cooker along with the tortellini. Cook on high for 45 minutes.
. Stir in the spinach until wilted.
. Add milk as needed to reach your desired creamy consistency.
. Garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan and serve with crusty bread!
Customization Ideas for the Best Tortellini Soup
. Use ground turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option
. Load it up with extra veggies like zucchini, kale, or butternut squash
. Swap the tortellini for ravioli, gnocchi, or your favorite pasta shape
. Add a dash of cream sherry, white wine, or cream cheese for extra richness
. Top with crispy prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, or fresh basil
. Make it vegetarian by omitting the sausage and using veggie broth
No matter how you customize it, this lusciously creamy slow cooker tortellini soup is pure comfort food at its finest. It’s a soul-warming meal that’s incredibly easy to prepare but tastes like it came from an authentic Italian kitchen. Just set it and forget it until you’re ready to enjoy big, cozy spoonfuls of cheesy, veggie-loaded bliss. Now that’s amore!
Ingredients
1 lb ground Italian sausage browned (or ground chicken/turkey/beef)
1 onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp beef or chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups broth beef, chicken or veggie
1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
36 oz evaporated milk or half-and-half
12 oz packet cheese tortellini fresh or dried
5 cups baby spinach
1 cup milk plus more as needed
Instructions
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