Tuscan Tortellini Soup
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This slow cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup is one of those cozy, simple, family-friendly crockpot meals that comes together with hardly any effort, yet tastes amazing. Just set it, forget it, and come home to a warm, hearty soup that everyone at the table will love!
For another delicious soup recipe, be sure to check out my Turkey Taco Soup!
Quick Look: Tuscan Tortellini Soup
- 🕒 Total Time: 4 hours
- 👥 Servings: 6
- 📊 Calories: 417 per serving
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's Truly Effortless - Simply saute the sausage and onion, then you can toss everything in the slow cooker and walk away. It's the perfect "set it and forget it" meal.
- It's Comfort Food and Family-Friendly - Creamy and hearty, this soup tastes incredible and is one of those dishes both kids and adults will love.
- Amazing Leftovers for the Whole Family - This soup reheats beautifully, making it perfect for next-day lunches or an easy second dinner. The flavors get even better overnight, in my opinion!
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Select Ingredients
- Tortellini - I use a refrigerated 5 cheese tortellini, but you can switch it up and use any tortellini you prefer!
- Sausage - the mild Italian sausage is perfect to keep the spice level down for kids, but if your family prefers a kick, go spicy!
- Chicken Broth - this soup is naturally salty with the tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage, so you may want to use low-sodium broth.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Swap the Tortellini - Try cheese tortellini for a classic version, spinach tortellini for extra greens, or meat-filled tortellini for a heartier soup.
➡️ Add the Tortellini at the End - To keep the tortellini tender (not mushy), stir it in during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking.
➡️ Lighten it up - Use turkey or chicken sausage instead of pork. Keep in mind this will change the flavor a little, so you may need to add extra seasonings!
How to Make Tuscan Tortellini Soup
Step 1: In a large lightly greased pan, add sausage, onion, and garlic.
Step 2: Roughly chop while the sausage is cooking and cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is completely cooked through; about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3: In slow cooker, add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cooked sausage and all of the seasonings. Add lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5.
Step 4: After mixture is finished, add half & half, shredded parmesan, and tortellini and cook for another 20 minutes.
Step 5: Add chopped kale and cook another 10 minutes.
Step 6: Serve and garnish with more cheese if you'd like. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! Cheese, spinach, mushroom, or meat-filled tortellini all work. Use whatever your family loves or whatever you have on hand.
Yes! Frozen tortellini works perfectly and there's no need to thaw. Add it straight to the slow cooker!
Totally. Use vegetable broth and skip the sausage or meat tortellini for an easy, delicious vegetarian version.
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Tuscan Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon dried basil
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups kale roughly chopped
- ¾ cup half & half
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- 16 ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Instructions
- In a large lightly greased skillet, add sausage, onion, and garlic. Roughly chop while the sausage is cooking and cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is completely cooked through; about 8-10 minutes. Drain grease if needed.
- Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, cooked sausage, and all of the seasonings to the slow cooker and cover with lid.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 4-5.
- Add half & half, shredded parmesan cheese, and tortellini and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Add chopped kale and cook another 10 minutes.
- Serve and garnish with more cheese if you'd like. Enjoy!
I just made this last night and can't wait to have it again for lunch today! It was so easy and full of flavor!