Cafe Delites Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

Name: Cafe Delites Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground Italian sausage, browned* (or ground chicken, turkey or beef); 1 brown onion, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder (or chicken); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 cups beef broth (or chicken or vegetable broth); 12-ounce cans full fat evaporated milk or half-and-half; 12 ounce packet cheese tortellini (or any flavour you like); 5 cups fresh Baby Spinach; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1 pound ground Italian sausage, browned* (or ground chicken, turkey or beef)
1 brown onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder (or chicken)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups beef broth (or chicken or vegetable broth)
12-ounce cans full fat evaporated milk or half-and-half
12 ounce packet cheese tortellini (or any flavour you like)
5 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water

1
Place the browned sausage, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon powder, salt, and broth in a 6-quart / litre slow cooker bowl. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
2
Uncover and skim any fat that is sitting on the top of the soup with a spoon; discard. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the cornstarch mixture with the evaporated milk (or half and half or cream). Add the tortellini and mix well. Cover again and cook for a further 45 minutes until the soup has thickened, and the tortellini is soft and cooked through.
3
Add in the spinach, pressing the leaves down to completely submerse into the liquid. Cover again for a further 5-10 minutes until the leaves have wilted.
4
Pour in milk in 1/3 cup increments, as needed, to reach your desired thickness and consistency (I needed 1/2 cup); taste test and season with extra salt and pepper to suit your tastes.
5
Serve with crusty warmed bread.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground Italian sausage, browned* (or ground chicken, turkey or beef), 1 brown onion, chopped, 2 large carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cafe Delites Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!