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Comforting Sausage Tortellini Bowl
Here's my go-to meal to warm you up. This slow cooker tortellini and sausage creation is serious comfort food. Creamy tomato soup hugs little cheesy pasta plus Italian sausage and bright veggies. Set it and let your kitchen smell incredible all day. Easy and satisfying.
How This Soup Wins
This isn't your average bowl! Packed full of tasty sausage and tender tortellini with lots of fresh flavor throughout. Toss everything in the slow cooker and relax, dinner's basically on autopilot. Great for hectic days. Leftovers just keep getting tastier.
Stuff You'll Need
- Main Flavor: Italian sausage, go mild or bring the heat.
- Veggie Boost: Carrots, celery, garlic, and onion form the base.
- Tomato Power: Use diced plus crushed tomatoes for depth.
- Flavorful Broth: Chicken broth goes in for that rich taste.
- Cheesy Pasta: Fresh tortellini brings a fun cheesy bite.
- Silky Finish: Pour in heavy cream for richness.
- Leafy Greens: Toss in fresh spinach at the end.
- Simple Seasoning: Salt and pepper round everything out.
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How To Throw It Together
- Toss It All In
- Pour everything but the spinach, cream, and tortellini into your slow cooker and stir things up.
- Brown That Sausage
- In a pan, cook sausage and onion till browned, get rid of any grease, then add garlic till it smells great.
- Hands Off Time
- Set your slow cooker to HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8. Let it do its thing under the lid.
- Finishing Moves
- With a half hour to go, add in the cream, spinach, and tortellini. Let everything warm through and wilt.
- Dishing Up
- Top with parmesan, grab your favorite bread, and dig in. Add more seasoning if you want.
Soup Tips You Need
Don't skip browning the sausage, it brings out big flavor! Wait till the end for spinach and tortellini so they stay fresh and perfect. Warming up leftovers? Just add a splash of broth if it's looking thick.
Keeping Leftovers Fresh
Your soup will last about 3 or 4 days in the fridge. Warm it up gently on the stove and splash in extra broth if it thickens. Thinking about freezing? Just leave out spinach, cream, and tortellini until you serve it.
Ways To Upgrade It
Serve it up with some warm bread and a simple green salad on the side. Want to spice it up? Go for the hot sausage or sprinkle in some chili flakes. No spinach? Try kale instead. Make it yours—the best meals are personal.
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Common Questions
- → Can I swap frozen tortellini for the fresh kind?
Go for it. Just give the frozen ones a bit more time to soften up at the end.
- → How come the tortellini gets tossed in right at the end?
If you add it early it’ll turn into mush. Toss it in last for the best bite.
- → Okay to use frozen spinach?
Totally fine. Just thaw it and squeeze the water out before dumping it in.
- → Don't want to put cream in?
That’s cool. Leave out the cream or try half-and-half. It'll still taste great, just lighter.
- → How do leftovers hold up?
The tortellini soaks up soup as it sits, so either keep them separate or toss in extra broth when you reheat. It’s best fresh, though.