Description
This Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food. Packed with savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and vibrant kale in a rich, creamy tomato broth—every bite is crave-worthy! Perfect for meal prep or chilly nights, this easy crockpot soup is a must-try for fans of homemade recipes, easy dinner recipes, and fine dining recipes made simple.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 (3-inch) Parmesan rind (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1/2 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3–5 minutes, crumbling as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Transfer sausage to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan rind (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Low & Slow: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Add Tortellini & Kale: Stir in tortellini, kale, and heavy cream. Cover and cook on high for another 20–30 minutes, or until tortellini is tender.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in fresh basil. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot, topped with shaved Parmesan.
Notes
- Can be made vegetarian by swapping sausage for plant-based crumbles and using veggie broth.
- Parmesan rind adds extra umami flavor—don’t skip if you have one on hand!
- Freezes well before adding tortellini and cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg