Crockpot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup |
300 Slow Cooker Favorites
Robert Rose (2007)
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Italian sausage is highly seasoned and adds a wallop of great flavor. For less heat, stick to the mild variety. Serve this soup after a football game, accompanied by big bowls of chips and dip.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mild or hot Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups beef or chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can (7 oz/213 mL) tomato sauce
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 package (10 oz/300 g) fresh or frozen cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, cook sausage for 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned, stirring to break up meat. With a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
- Add onion, carrots, stock, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain. Add tortellini, zucchini and parsley to slow cooker and cook on High for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until heated through and zucchini is tender.
- Spoon into individual bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Source: 300 Slow Cooker Favorites, published by Robert Rose Inc. 2007
Text copyright 2007 Donna-Marie Pye
Photographs copyright 2007 Robert Rose Inc.
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Tracy Keleher | January 19, 2009 at 8:08 am - §
I enjoy making (and eating) soup so testing this recipe was a joy! Not only was it delicious, it also looked extremely "pretty" in my big white soup bowls. I omitted the zucchini since my kids don't like it, but added extra carrots. The second time I made this was for company and our guests were totally impressed. The italian sausage adds a distinct twist of flavour while the tortellini supplies a fun source of texture.
Suzan | March 21, 2010 at 7:56 pm - §
I notice that you list the recipe coming from 300 slow cooker favourites by Robert Rose, 2007. The photo the book says 300 slow cooker favourites, by Donna Marie Pye. Which one is it? Or is Robert Rose the publisher?
Adelle | October 1, 2010 at 12:36 am - §
I made this recipe and my whole family enjoyed this soup. The Italian sausage adds a wonderful flavor to the soup and the kids loved the tortellini! The only change I did was to add some garlic cloves and celery and fresh thyme. oregano, basil and parsley from my herb garden. I chose not to add the cooked tortellini to the crockpot until I was ready to serve it so as not to overcook the pasta. I will definitely make this recipe again!
Jennifer H | January 4, 2011 at 2:01 pm - §
This soup is wonderful! I actually didn't make it in my slow cooker, but on my stove top and it turned out perfectly. Delicious for the whole family!