Description
Enjoy a warm, hearty bowl of Tortellini Soup, perfect for cozy dinners any time of the year. This flavorful soup combines savory sausage, tender tortellini, fresh spinach, and a rich broth, cooked effortlessly in your Crockpot or Instant Pot for maximum convenience and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of sausage tortellini or traditional tortellini
- 1 pound ground sausage or Italian sausage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage and onion in a skillet until browned, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
- About 15 minutes before serving, add tortellini and spinach, then cook until the pasta is tender.
- For Instant Pot, set to sauté mode, cook sausage and onion until browned, then add garlic and Italian seasoning for another minute.
- Pour in broth and tomatoes, lock lid, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release, open lid, add tortellini and spinach, and simmer until pasta is cooked, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen tortellini; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For a spicy version, add hot Italian sausage or red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months.
- Enhance flavor with grated Parmesan cheese or serve with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (Instant Pot) / 4-6 hours (Crockpot)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker / Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg