Slow Cooker Tomato & Sausage Tortellini Soup

Étape 1

Peel & mince the onion. If using sausage links, slice them lengthwise & peel off the casing.

Étape 2

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion & season with salt & pepper. Cook for 4-5 min, until softened.

Étape 3

Add the sausage meat & cook, stirring for 4-5 min, until cooked through. Transfer the onion & sausage to the slow cooker base.

Étape 4

Add the tomato sauce & chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper & garlic powder, if you'd like. Stir, cover & cook on HIGH for 5 hr or LOW for 8 hr.

Étape 5

About 20 min before serving, add the tortellini, cream & spinach with the slow cooker on HIGH. Stir occasionally & cook until the tortellini is warmed through.

Étape 6

Serve in bowls garnished with parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!