Creamy Tortellini Sausage Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound fresh Italian sausage.
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Half a medium onion, diced.
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4 cloves of garlic, minced finely.
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2 medium carrots, cut into rounds.
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2 celery sticks, chopped small.
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1 large can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes.
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1 medium can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, juices included.
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4 cups of chicken stock.
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Two packs (9 oz each) cheese tortellini from the fridge.
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3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream (optional addition).
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2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach leaves.
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Season with some salt and black pepper.
# Instructions:
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Cook onions with sausage for about 7-8 minutes. Break the sausage apart while it cooks. Drain grease if needed. Toss in the garlic for 30 seconds.
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Move the sausage mix into your slow cooker. Add in the carrots, celery, both cans of tomatoes, and the chicken stock.
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LOW: Leave it 7-8 hours. HIGH: 4-5 hours works too.
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Half an hour before eating, add tortellini, cream, and spinach. Set to HIGH. Stir a few times. Add salt or pepper as needed.
# Notes:
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For faster cooking, cut carrots into smaller bits.
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You can use sausage out of casings or ground.
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Spicy sausage is a good option if you like heat.
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Leftovers soak up liquid, so add more broth when reheating.
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Best enjoyed freshly made.