Ingredients
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- 16 ounces chicken sausage (Italian-style)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 sticks celery (chopped finely)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 18 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté sausage and onion in a skillet for about 7-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds before transferring the mixture to your Crockpot.
- Combine carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth in the Crockpot.
- For a quicker cook time (3-4 hours), chop carrots finely; for longer cooking (7-8 hours), keep them larger.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add tortellini, cream, and spinach on high heat. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg