Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini And Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1

lb bulk Italian sausage

1

cup chopped carrots (about 2 large)

1/2

cup chopped onion

1

tablespoon chopped garlic

1

carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1

package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

2

cups heavy whipping cream

Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Preparation

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Add carrots, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt and pepper flakes to slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in tortellini; cook covered on High heat setting 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and whipping cream; continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes or until spinach is wilted and mixture is heated through. Garnish with grated Parmesan before serving.