Savory Crock Pot Italian Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (10 ounces) three cheese tortellini
- 4 cups kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Italian Sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon while stirring.
- Once cooked, drain excess fat and transfer the sausage to your Crock Pot.

2. Combine the Base Ingredients
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the Crock Pot.
- Pour in the chicken stock, diced tomatoes (with juices), and tomato sauce.
- Stir to combine the ingredients evenly.

3. Flavor with Cheese and Seasoning
- Add the Parmesan rind to the Crock Pot for depth of flavor.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Stir gently to ensure the cheese rind is submerged.

4. Slow Cook the Soup
- Cover the Crock Pot with a lid.
- Set the crock pot to low and cook for PT6H (6 hours).

5. Add Tortellini and Kale
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove the Parmesan rind.
- Stir in the three cheese tortellini and chopped kale.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional PT30M (30 minutes).

6. Finish with Cream and Basil
- Once the tortellini is tender, reduce the Crock Pot to low.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil until well combined.
- Cook for another PT5M (5 minutes) to heat through.

7. Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, accompanied by crusty bread if desired.

Total Time

PT6H35M
6 hours 35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Italian sausage, tortellini soup, Crock Pot recipe, slow cooker dinner, Italian cuisine, cheesy soup, kale soup, hearty soup, family dinner, comfort food

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2800 calories total

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