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Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

Serves: 6

  • 1 pound Italian or spicy sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 large carrots sliced thin
  • 2 celery stalks sliced thin
  • 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves removed and minced finely or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 10 ounce bag refrigerated tortellini not dried
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped lightly or 1/2 bag frozen chopped kale
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese optional (grated or sliced for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon dried chili flakes

Instructions

  • In a sauté pan, cook the sausage till it is no longer pink, then place in the crock pot. Add the olive oil to the pan and cook the onions for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the onions to the crockpot.
  • Next, add the carrots, celery, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, oregano and chicken broth to the crockpot.
  • Place the lid on the crockpot and set on high for 2 hours or low for 4.
  • Remove the lid and add the tortellini and kale to the crockpot. Place the lid back on and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve each bowl of soup with a few thin slices of parmesan and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
  • ENJOY!