Crockpot Tortellini Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
¾ pound of mild or hot Italian sausage.
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1½ teaspoons of seasoning mix for Italian meals.
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2 celery stalks, chopped into slices.
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2 tablespoons of thick tomato paste.
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¾ teaspoon of salt to taste.
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4 cups of chicken broth without much sodium.
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¼ cup of finely shredded Parmesan.
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2 cups of either spinach or kale, roughly cut.
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½ onion, chopped very small.
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3 large garlic cloves, minced up.
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2 big carrots, peeled and cut into chunks.
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1 cup of cream, your choice.
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3 cups of fresh or frozen cheese tortellini.
# Instructions:
01 -
In a pan on medium-high, cook sausage and onion until browned nicely. Drain off extra grease if you'd like.
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Mix in salt, garlic, tomato paste, and the Italian spice mix. Let it cook another 2 minutes.
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Move the meat mixture into the slow cooker. Add chopped carrots, broth, and celery.
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Put the lid on and let it cook until soft—either 5-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
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Throw in the tortellini, Parmesan, spinach, and cream. Stir and cook for 10-15 minutes till pasta softens.
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Tweak the salt or seasoning until it tastes just right to you before digging in!
# Notes:
01 -
Chicken or white beans can stand in for the sausage.
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Any cream you like will work in this dish.