Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 package frozen tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Add tortellini and spinach to the soup, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender and spinach is wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for sausage for a healthier option.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, adding red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg