Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup (Print Version)

Make Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup! This easy recipe brings comforting flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Comfort Food

# Ingredients:

→ Soup Base & Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey sausage (mild or spicy)
02 - 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
03 - 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 5 oz fresh spinach
06 - 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Aromatics & Flavor Boosters

07 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

→ Pantry Essentials

10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Grab a large skillet and a drizzle of olive oil, then brown your ground turkey sausage over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. You'll hear that lovely sizzle and smell the savory goodness starting to develop. Once it's mostly cooked through, drain any excess fat – seriously, don't skip this part, or your soup can get greasy. Then, toss in your chopped yellow onion and minced garlic. Sauté them for about 5-7 minutes until the onion softens and becomes fragrant. This step, honestly, is crucial for building a deep flavor base for your Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup.
02 - Carefully transfer the browned sausage, onion, and garlic mixture from your skillet into your trusty slow cooker. Now, pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes. Sprinkle in the dried Italian seasoning, a good pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Give everything a gentle stir to combine. This is where you can take a moment to appreciate how easy this is, honestly. No complex layering or tricky techniques, just good ingredients coming together for a delicious Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup.
03 - Pop the lid on your slow cooker. Set it to cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. I usually go for the low setting if I'm prepping it in the morning before work; it's less stress. The kitchen will start to fill with the most inviting aroma as it simmers away – trust me, the anticipation is part of the fun! You'll be dreaming of this Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup all day, I promise.
04 - About 30 minutes before you're ready to serve, carefully remove the lid. Pour in the heavy cream and stir it in gently until it's fully incorporated and the soup takes on that beautiful, rich, creamy hue. Then, add the fresh spinach, handful by handful, stirring until it wilts down into the soup. It's almost like magic how quickly it disappears, adding a lovely touch of green without being overpowering for your Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup.
05 - Now for the star: add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the slow cooker. Give it another good stir to make sure all the tortellini are submerged in the hot, creamy broth. Replace the lid and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and cooked through. My big mistake here? Adding the tortellini too early and ending up with mushy pasta. Don't do that! We want perfectly al dente tortellini in our Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup.
06 - Once the tortellini is done, your Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Sausage Tortellini Soup is ready! Ladle generous portions into bowls. I like to finish each serving with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese. The fresh herbs and salty cheese really elevate the flavors. Take a moment to admire that rich, creamy broth, the tender tortellini, and that inviting aroma. It’s a truly comforting meal, ready to warm you from the inside out.

# Notes:

01 - Don't skip browning the sausage and veggies first; it builds so much foundational flavor.
02 - Avoid adding the tortellini too early, or it'll get mushy! Add it in the last 15-20 minutes.
03 - For the creamiest result, heavy cream is your friend—I tried milk once, and it just wasn't the same.
04 - A crusty baguette for dipping is non-negotiable, honestly.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Slow cooker (6-quart or larger)
02 - Large skillet
03 - Ladle

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 25g

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