Creamy Tortellini Soup
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Creamy Tortellini Soup
Description
This soup starts by browning Italian sausage until fully cooked and draining excess fat. The sausage is combined with cheese tortellini, fresh chopped spinach, well-drained Italian-style diced tomatoes, cubed softened cream cheese, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Cooking on low for 4 to 6 hours allows the flavors to meld, the pasta to become tender, and the cream cheese to melt into a creamy texture.
The combination of savory sausage, mild cheese-filled pasta, and tangy tomatoes creates balanced richness. The spinach adds freshness and color contrast. The cream cheese enriches the broth to a velvety consistency without overpowering the other flavors.
Serve the soup warm as a filling meal, perfect for cooler weather or when a comforting dish is desired. The slow cooker method lets you set it and come back to a ready-to-serve soup.
Avoid using nonfat or low-fat cream cheese, as they do not melt as well and can leave curds in the soup detracting from the smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini
- 5 ounces spinach chopped, fresh
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes well drained, Italian style
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain the grease from the sausage and place all ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
- Stir well and serve in individual bowls.
Notes
- Use regular cream cheese rather than low-fat or Neufchatel to ensure a smooth, creamy soup without curdling.
- Drain the diced tomatoes well to avoid excess liquid diluting the soup.
- Stir the soup occasionally during cooking if possible to distribute heat evenly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1442IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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