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    Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage

    Published: Oct 4, 2019 / Updated: Nov 12, 2020 / 178 Comments

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    This Crockpot tortellini soup with sausage is a comforting, hearty, and easy to prepare slow cooker soup. Italian sausage, tomatoes, cheese tortellini, a splash of cream, and spinach make this one delicious soup.

    Crockpot tortellini spinach soup with sausage in two bowls
    Photos updated 10/19

    This post was originally published on September 17, 2018. I periodically go through old posts and revise them to improve the recipes and update the photos. 

    Clearly I'm a fan of pasta and Italian sausage in soup because this Crockpot Italian sausage soup, my lasagna soup, this Zuppa Toscana, and this creamy Italian sausage tortellini soup come to mind. I'm sure there's more since Italian sausage is one of my very favorite things to cook with. 

    This is the perfect soup to come home to. Get everything ready in the morning, and then pop the tortellini in while you're unwinding after work. Or let it cook overnight if that's your thing.

    tortellini soup with sausage in a Crockpot slow cooker

    I decided to give this recipe a bit of a facelift because it's been bugging me for a while. It's not that I didn't like it, but I thought it could definitely be improved upon. I added more tomatoes, some cream, more sausage, and new photos. I hope this gives the recipe new life, since I don't think many people have made the old version of this recipe, and that made me a little sad. I can always do better! 

    How to make slow cooker tortellini soup with sausage

    • Crumble the sausage and add it to a skillet along with the onions and sauté for about 7 minutes (add the garlic just before it's done). Drain most of the fat. Add the sausage mix and the remaining ingredients except for the cream, spinach, and tortellini to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 7-8 hours.
    • About 30 minutes prior to serving, add the cheese tortellini, cream, and spinach. Season to taste.

    This soup is delicious served with fresh parmesan grated over top! 

    close-up of Crockpot creamy tortellini soup

    A few recipe notes:

    • Use spicy Italian sausage if you want a little heat to this Crockpot tomato tortellini soup with sausage.
    • You could skip the step where you sauté the sausage and onion (I have tested similar recipes where I've just thrown raw sausage into the slow cooker), but I do recommend that step because it imparts more flavor into this dish, and you can also drain some of the fat. 
    • Anything around the amount of tortellini I added in should be fine. I know tortellini package sizes vary, so feel free to add anything around that ballpark amount.
    • Keep in mind that the pasta will soak up the soup the longer you leave it, so if you are reheating leftovers, you may need to add more chicken broth if needed.
    • If you want to make this soup ahead (or freeze it), I suggest waiting to add the tortellini, cream, and spinach until you're ready to eat it.
    • I made this a Crockpot creamy tortellini soup, but, with that said, you can leave the cream out and it'll still taste delicious. 

    Love tortellini? Try these recipes:

    • Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup with Chicken
    • One Pan Tortellini with Sausage
    • Tomato Tortellini Soup
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
    • Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
    • Cheese Tortellini with Butter, Mushrooms, and Crispy Sage

    close-up of creamy slow cooker tortellini soup with sausage

    Hope you'll love this slow cooker tortellini soup with sausage!

    Questions? Don't hesitate to ask in the comments below.

    close-up of creamy slow cooker tortellini soup with sausage

    Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Sausage

    This Crockpot tortellini soup with sausage is a comforting, hearty, and easy to prepare slow cooker soup. Italian sausage, tomatoes, cheese tortellini, a splash of cream, and spinach make this one delicious soup.
    4.91 from 44 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 736 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 (17.6 ounce) package Italian sausages see note
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 2 medium carrots sliced or chopped
    • 2 sticks celery chopped finely
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
    • 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream optional
    • 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Take your sausages out of their casings and crumble them into a skillet. Add the chopped onion. Sauté for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic in towards the end so it doesn't burn. Spoon out most of the fat (you don't need to be precise... fat gives the soup more flavor). Add the sausage mixture to your Crockpot.
    • Meanwhile, chop your carrots and celery. Add all ingredients except for the tortellini, spinach, cream, and salt & pepper to the Crockpot. Keep in mind that if you want the soup to cook in 3-4 hours, the carrots will have to be chopped pretty finely. If you're cooking it for 7-8 on low or 4-5 hours on high, you can chop them larger.
    • About 30 minutes prior to serving, add in your cheese tortellini, cream, and spinach (I set the heat to "high"). Give it a stir occasionally. Season with salt & pepper as needed prior to serving. 

    Notes

    • I used a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. Anything in that ballpark will work quantity-wise (you can even use ground sausage meat if that's easier). Also, feel free to sub with spicy sausage!
    • The leftovers of this soup do soak up the broth a lot, so this soup is best eaten when it's fresh. I suggest adding more chicken broth to leftovers if you need to.
    • This is the 7-quart Crockpot I used to make this recipe. My Crockpot was pretty full by the time I added the tortellini. 
    • You can make this soup without the cream and it'll still taste good.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 736kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 29gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1864mgPotassium: 1047mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5194IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword Crockpot tortellini soup with sausage
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Debbie says

      December 12, 2021 at 5:10 PM

      5 stars
      This is so good. I loved that it didn’t overcook, since I had it in the crockpot ALL day while at work. I cooked the sausage the night before so I didn’t have to worry about that. I will make it again and add more sausage. I might even add big chunks of zucchini, too. I might substitute in mini ravioli instead of tortellini…or mix them both. It’s filling, comforting, and even more delicious the next day. Make extra!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 12, 2021 at 7:16 PM

        I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!! Thanks for your review! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kevin says

      November 30, 2021 at 6:58 AM

      5 stars
      Made this yesterday;
      Delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2021 at 9:48 AM

        Fantastic!!

        Reply
    3. Renae says

      November 22, 2021 at 4:40 PM

      How big is a serving size to get 6 servings? Making this now! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 22, 2021 at 8:46 PM

        Hi Renae! It's 1/6 of the recipe, and I don't know any info beyond that (like oz/grams/etc.) - sorry! I provide the nutrition info as a courtesy to give readers a general idea, but it's simply as estimate generated by software that pulls the info from a database. I'm not a trained nutritionist (or good at math), so I don't feel comfortable providing anything beyond that. In any case, I hope you enjoy the soup! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Angela Marcey says

      November 14, 2021 at 10:50 AM

      5 stars
      This is a new favorite. Swapped half and half for the heavy cream and used kale instead of spinach, I think it holds up better in soups. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:56 AM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Angela!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jay says

      November 14, 2021 at 8:00 AM

      I could only find frozen tortellini cause our store was out of refrigerated. Is there really much difference in cooking? I defrosted them but I have yet to put them in

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:40 AM

        Hello! I don't think there's much difference at all. You could even put them in frozen next time. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Melissa says

      October 29, 2021 at 10:21 AM

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy! I added a 1/4 red pepper flakes for some spice as well as the hot Italian sausage.
      We cook the tortellini separate and add to our bowls so it doesn’t soak up the liquid and become soggy for leftovers.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        October 29, 2021 at 10:22 AM

        5 stars
        Edit: 1/4 tsp

        Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 29, 2021 at 11:44 AM

        Excellent!! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Valerie S Vincent says

      October 28, 2021 at 11:21 AM

      I am making this now and realized I don't have any celery. Should I put in celery seed, or just not put anything in for a replacement. Just wondering if the taste will have an impact on it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 28, 2021 at 11:23 AM

        I'd probably just leave it out. A pinch of celery seed won't hurt, though. 🙂 Hope you like the soup!

        Reply
    8. Rabecca says

      October 24, 2021 at 8:36 AM

      So I’m going to make this tonight. I only have a roll of ground sausage. Should I use all of it or half of it? Thank you in advance! 😊

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 24, 2021 at 11:36 AM

        How big is the roll? Here in Canada I don't think we get those (I just buy a pack of sausages and take it out of the casings). I'd just use whatever is closest to the weight suggestion in the recipe. Doesn't have to be exact. Hope you enjoy the soup!

        Reply
    9. Rebecca D Schwermer says

      October 10, 2021 at 11:56 AM

      I've made this soup many times, just on the stove top, and it is always a hit with my whole family!! Easy to make, easier to devour! Thanks for a winning, easy to prepare, healthy, hearty dinner that all - even kids, enjoy.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 10, 2021 at 2:39 PM

        That makes me so happy!! So glad it's a hit in your home. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Charlotte says

      October 6, 2021 at 12:04 AM

      5 stars
      We love this! We prefer it with the cream, it just adds something to it. I use the tortellini that has spinach in it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 6, 2021 at 9:16 AM

        Agreed! 🙂 I'm happy you like this one, Charlotte!

        Reply
    11. Erika Fisher says

      October 5, 2021 at 9:39 PM

      What is the worst that will happen if I accidentally added the cream with all the other ingredients??!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 6, 2021 at 9:16 AM

        So, the worst that could happen is the cream could curdle/separate, but it should still taste fine. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Laura says

      September 19, 2021 at 10:21 PM

      What would be a good meat to sub in for Italian sausage? My family is not a fan!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 20, 2021 at 9:59 AM

        What about another kind of sausage? Or maybe chicken?

        Reply
    13. KB says

      September 19, 2021 at 3:51 PM

      Hi! Is that nutritional information an estimate per serving or for the whole batch that the ingredients make?

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        September 19, 2021 at 9:04 PM

        Hi KB! It's per serving, in this case 1/6 of the recipe. Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Harlee says

      June 4, 2021 at 8:33 PM

      What brand tortellini did you use? I can only find the dry tortellini

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 4, 2021 at 10:19 PM

        Hi! I'm in Canada, so I am not sure if that would help you. I literally just buy what's in the refrigerated section. With that said, this is a Crockpot recipe, so you could probably just cook it for a bit longer.

        Reply
    15. Dina says

      April 6, 2021 at 1:18 PM

      4 stars
      Hearty Soup, I left out the cream since I made a big batch and wasn't sure how it would be leftover with cream. It was great without it, I will be making this again in the fall/winter.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 6, 2021 at 1:24 PM

        So glad you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    16. Bambi Lovesee says

      February 28, 2021 at 7:05 PM

      5 stars
      I love this soup! I leave out the carrots and celery and add zucchini 30 minutes before the cream, tortellini, and spinach. It’s turned into a family favorite. I also added a tbsp of Italian seasoning. Yummy!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 28, 2021 at 8:08 PM

        I'm so happy your family likes it and you've tweaked it to your liking! Thanks for leaving me a review. 🙂

        Reply
    17. Mary says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:07 AM

      Can I cook it for 6 hours on low?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 22, 2021 at 10:11 AM

        I think that should be fine, but still add the tortellini & cream in towards the last 30 min or so. Hope you enjoy the soup 🙂

        Reply
    18. Jennifer Bockelman says

      February 20, 2021 at 4:16 PM

      5 stars
      I’ve made this soup 3 times in the past 6 weeks! New household favorite!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 20, 2021 at 6:10 PM

        Fabulous!! Thrilled to hear that, Jennifer. 😀

        Reply
    19. Dana says

      January 24, 2021 at 4:32 PM

      5 stars
      My family and I absolutely loved this recipe. I did however substitute kale for the spinach and added grated mozzarella cheese which was so good

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 24, 2021 at 4:33 PM

        Fantastic!!

        Reply
    20. Dawn says

      January 22, 2021 at 9:40 AM

      I see that the sausage is sliced not crumbled in the photos? Which is it best?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 22, 2021 at 9:44 AM

        It is crumbled. I'd suggest crumbling it since it's kinda tricky to slice soft Italian sausage (it's pretty mushy). You might be looking at the carrots?

        Reply
    21. Debbie says

      January 4, 2021 at 2:03 PM

      5 stars
      This soup is excellent! A big hit with my family (3 kiddos loved it). Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 4, 2021 at 2:09 PM

        Wonderful!! You're very welcome.

        Reply
    22. Chloe says

      December 28, 2020 at 10:21 AM

      Hi! It's slow cookin' as we speak! 🙂 Can I use frozen tortellini or would I have to boil it first???

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 28, 2020 at 12:22 PM

        Frozen tortellini will be fine. 🙂 They thaw fast.

        Reply
    23. Carli Aldridge says

      December 22, 2020 at 11:27 AM

      5 stars
      This is the best soup I’ve ever made! I didn’t change a thing, I followed the recipe exactly. My husband raved about it. Definitely putting it in the monthly rotation.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 22, 2020 at 11:39 AM

        Wonderful!! 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting.

        Reply
    24. Meghan says

      December 3, 2020 at 1:08 PM

      This looks delicious and I can't wait to make it! Can you sub any pasta/rice for the tortellini?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 3, 2020 at 1:09 PM

        Hi! I think you'd probably be good with most pasta or white rice, but cooking time will vary. Rice will likely take longer. The refrigerated tortellini cook super quickly.

        Reply
    25. Barbara Guido says

      December 2, 2020 at 4:48 PM

      5 stars
      I want to try this. It works fine if I do it on HIGH at 4-5 hours?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 2, 2020 at 4:59 PM

        I think 5 hours might be a bit of a stretch on high heat... it'll be done around 3 hours.

        Reply
    26. Sloan says

      November 11, 2020 at 1:24 PM

      I was wondering with the final step - adding the spinach, cream, and tortellini - if that is about 30 minutes on high or low? Thanks! Can't wait to make this this weekend!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 12, 2020 at 10:07 AM

        Hi! Good question. I should have been more detailed in the recipe. I usually would crank up the heat to high for this step. I will update!

        Reply
        • Sloan says

          November 12, 2020 at 2:40 PM

          Thanks so much!

          Reply
    27. Kourtney says

      November 10, 2020 at 10:29 AM

      Can you somehow report the old recipe. It was the best soup ever and I don’t want one thing to change

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 10, 2020 at 11:11 AM

        You're lucky... I happen to have the old recipe saved. I just emailed it to you!

        Reply
        • Imani B says

          December 6, 2021 at 7:51 PM

          Hi what is the old recipe? Would you be able to come email me

          Reply
    28. Barbara Magnett says

      November 9, 2020 at 3:39 PM

      Do you boil the noddles first or put straight in crock pot

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 9, 2020 at 5:53 PM

        They cook really quickly in the soup... so put them in raw.

        Reply
    29. Beth Wieczynski says

      November 2, 2020 at 3:10 PM

      5 stars
      Officially obsessed with this soup. I ate it for lunch and dinner three days straight!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 3, 2020 at 8:43 AM

        Love that!! 🙂

        Reply
    30. Lewis says

      November 2, 2020 at 10:25 AM

      Does frozen spinach work?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM

        I find frozen spinach can disintegrate rather quickly so there's a chance it'll fall apart completely and be kinda mushy. I'd definitely thaw and squeeze the water out first if you want to try, though.

        Reply
    31. Nancee Kinghorn says

      October 30, 2020 at 11:29 AM

      Could you use ravioli instead of tortellini?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 30, 2020 at 11:42 AM

        For sure!

        Reply
    32. Adriana says

      September 21, 2020 at 7:45 AM

      5 stars
      Was a family favorite. Perfect for fall and winter!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 21, 2020 at 9:29 AM

        Yay! So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    33. Megan says

      April 10, 2020 at 4:44 PM

      Absolutely delicious! My almost 4 year old loves it and my husband. I just kept hearing "it's so good!" I totally forgot to put in the heavy cream - right when we finished our first bowl I remembered but honestly it was amazing without and I'm sure it is with! Pretty much every recipe I've tried of yours has been delicious. I am beyond thankful to run across your blog. I honestly feel like you've made me a better cook. And I love that I can come to your blog and be confident the recipe will work out. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 10, 2020 at 8:11 PM

        So glad it worked out even without the cream! And thank you for your kind words.. so glad you found me 🙂

        Reply
    34. AngelaML says

      February 24, 2020 at 4:19 PM

      5 stars
      Hi Natasha,

      I finally made this on Sunday and my husband and I loved it! Another hit!

      I did not have time to saute the sausage first but it still tasted great. I substituted Italian chicken sausage, plus I added 1 lb of the carrots and more celery. Used the heavy/whipping cream, but very nice to know that half & half is ok, since I always have that for my coffee.

      Love, love, love your recipes so far. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 25, 2020 at 9:18 AM

        I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
    35. Jane says

      February 23, 2020 at 5:27 PM

      5 stars
      I made this tonight, exactly as written, and it was absolutely yummy!! I used spicy sausage, which I think really elevates the flavor. I put the whole package of tortellini in, so I know the leftovers will be a bit swollen, but I don't care! Thanks for a great recipe; I will definitely be making this again. 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 23, 2020 at 5:45 PM

        I am so happy you liked it!!

        Reply
    36. AngelaML says

      February 4, 2020 at 4:49 PM

      Hi again Natasha!

      This looks delicious and easy and I'm excited to make it soon!

      When you say 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach - how does that translate to an 8oz bag of fresh baby spinach? Do I get 2 bags or put the raw spinach in a measuring cup? Are the 2 cups the raw spinach or cooked? I've googled and I'm still confused! LOL

      Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 4, 2020 at 6:02 PM

        Hi!! I take the raw spinach and smoosh it down in the measuring cup. ☺️ One 8 once bag will leave you with plenty. ♥️

        Reply
        • Marinela Ortiz says

          May 12, 2020 at 6:43 PM

          Hi there, I was trying to find where the ingredients are by using voiceover on my phone. I am visually impaired but I do you love to cook especially when I comes to using crockpots since they are so easy to use. And wondering where I can find the ingredients or what kind of ingredients I need to use or the measurements? Is there any way of looking at them? Thanks!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            May 12, 2020 at 7:41 PM

            Hi! Just sent you an email. 🙂

            Reply
    37. Aleksandra says

      January 27, 2020 at 9:53 AM

      5 stars
      Very excited for this meal tonight, it’s currently in the crock pot on low. I cannot believe how simple it was to prepare! Do you think cooking the tortellini on the side and adding each person’s desired amount would yield the same flavours? I’m thinking for storing left overs the noodles on the side would save the amount of broth?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 27, 2020 at 10:19 AM

        Yay!! I hope you enjoy it! I think that should be fine. 🙂

        Reply
        • Anne says

          March 24, 2020 at 1:55 PM

          I substituted an 8oz container of herb and garlic cream cheese for the cream. It was delicious!!! 😋

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            March 24, 2020 at 4:47 PM

            Great! 🙂

            Reply
    38. Casey says

      January 2, 2020 at 4:25 PM

      5 stars
      Made this soup after eyeing it up for awhile...so good and super easy to made. Everyone loved it and has asked me to make it again soon.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 3, 2020 at 11:54 AM

        Yay!! So glad it was a hit! 🙂

        Reply
    39. Laureb says

      January 2, 2020 at 7:18 AM

      What’s your recommendation for doing this stove top rather than crockpot?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 2, 2020 at 8:59 AM

        I would do it in a similar way... just for step 2 cook it in a normal pot. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer until veggies are tender (i would guess 15-20 min), then add the tortellini, spinach, and cream in and warm thru maybe another 10 min?

        Reply
    40. Neysa tuma says

      January 1, 2020 at 6:05 AM

      Crowd pleaser for sure! I did change the recipe a bit. I left out the celery and spinach. In their place I added baby portobello mushrooms, chopped zucchini and leeks. I also used spicy ground Italian sausage and deglazed it 3-4 times with white wine before putting it all in the crockpot. I didn't want the spicy sausage taste to overwhelm the other flavors...deglazing helps with that. Thank you for this great recipe.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 1, 2020 at 4:39 PM

        So glad you liked it! I love the white wine idea!

        Reply
    41. Elizabeth N says

      November 17, 2019 at 5:14 PM

      As soon as I saw this on IG I knew I was going to make it! I made it for dinner tonight and my husband and I both loved it! Can't wait for leftovers! This will be part of the regular rotation this winter for sure!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 17, 2019 at 5:18 PM

        I'm SO pleased to hear that!! Thanks for following along. 🙂

        Reply
    42. Kathie Peoples says

      November 12, 2019 at 10:22 AM

      5 stars
      I have another recipe that calls for fennel in it. Do you use???

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 12, 2019 at 1:19 PM

        Hmm... you could try doing a search for my blog (use the search bar) to see what other recipes I have with fennel. I don't use it too often, though!

        Reply
    43. Bobbie says

      November 4, 2019 at 5:39 PM

      5 stars
      Girlfriend! This was so dang delicious! My husband and kiddos (ages 15 & 20) couldn’t stop raving about how good it was. A couple of things I did differently: I used my 6.5 quart pot instead of a crockpot. i used hot Italian sausage and cooked everything for about 1.5 hrs. before I added the cream, spinach and tortellini. Instead of the fresh refrigerated tortellini, I used the Barilla Collezione Selection Artisanal three cheese tortellini. OMG, this is a winner!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 4, 2019 at 6:45 PM

        I am so happy to heat that, Bobbie!! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

        Reply
    44. Pri says

      November 4, 2019 at 5:18 PM

      Is there anyway this recipe can be amended if I don’t have a crockpot or an instant pot/pressure cooker ??

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 4, 2019 at 6:43 PM

        Hi! Yes, but I haven't tested it. I'd follow a similar process, but obviously cook it for way less time. Like add the cream, spinach, tortellini etc. in around the last 10 minutes or so maybe? I also have a similar recipe for the stovetop that you could use either instead or as a guide: https://www.saltandlavender.com/italian-sausage-tortellini-soup/

        Reply
    45. Flo says

      November 4, 2019 at 4:13 AM

      Can you use half-in-half instead if heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 4, 2019 at 10:45 AM

        That should be fine for this recipe.

        Reply
    46. Jaclyn says

      November 3, 2019 at 6:58 AM

      Do you think it would still be good with our celery and carrots ? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 3, 2019 at 10:01 AM

        I think it would still be good without those, yes.

        Reply
        • Valerie says

          November 24, 2020 at 11:34 AM

          If I don’t have the crushed tomatoes, what would you recommend? Putting in less chicken broth to even it out? Thank you!!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            November 24, 2020 at 12:20 PM

            Yes, but do you have any other type of canned tomatoes? It definitely makes a difference to the taste of the soup.

            Reply
    47. Sheila Reinhardt says

      October 21, 2019 at 11:42 AM

      I do not have heavy cream do you think I could use sour cream or evaperated milk? We like spice so I have added chilli peppers.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 21, 2019 at 5:15 PM

        Hmmm.. Sour cream will give it a tangy flavor, but why not! I can't say I've tried evaporated milk in soups before, but if you have, I don't see why it wouldn't be ok in a pinch!

        Reply
    48. MJ says

      October 6, 2019 at 5:45 PM

      5 stars
      Natasha,
      Thank you so much for this DELICIOUS recipe. My husband and I loved it. I served it with a crisp green salad and olive bread with EVOO. What a hit! I will be making this one again.

      MJ

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      • Natasha says

        October 6, 2019 at 9:07 PM

        You are very welcome!! I am so happy you liked it. Sounds like a delicious meal.

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    49. Emma says

      October 5, 2019 at 3:44 AM

      Hi there! Could this work in the Instant Pot?

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      • Natasha says

        October 5, 2019 at 10:13 AM

        Hi Emma! I think so. I'd just add the tortellini, spinach, and cream after you release the pressure. Maybe sauté the ingredients as instructed (but do it in the IP), then cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, do a quick release, and then take the lid off, press the "sauté" button, and add the remaining ingredients for like 5 min or so. Let me know how it goes!

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        • Amy Lloyd says

          November 9, 2019 at 6:28 PM

          Yummm I made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I adapted it for the Instant Pot, following your suggestions. Sautéed the sausage with onion (in the IP), then added garlic. Added the tomatoes, veggies, and broth. Turned the IP to high pressure for 8 mins, then did a quick release. Switched back to sauté mode, then added pasta, plenty of spinach, and cream. It took maybe 5 minutes until the tortellini floated to the top and everything was good to go!

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          • Natasha says

            November 10, 2019 at 8:52 AM

            Wonderful! So glad it worked out. ❤️

            Reply
    50. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      September 17, 2018 at 12:06 PM

      5 stars
      I love hearty, slow cooker soup recipes like this for fall Natasha! My husband Tom will LOVE it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 17, 2018 at 2:12 PM

        Thanks so much, Mary Ann! 🙂

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