Sausage and Tortellini Soup - Slow Cooker

16 ounces Italian sausage (454 g)

1/2 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped finely

1 (28 ounce/800 g) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14 ounce/400g) can diced tomatoes with juices

4 cups chicken broth

2 (9 ounce – 255 g) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini

2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach

Salt & pepper, to taste

Add the sausage meat and onions to a skillet. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes, breaking the sausage meat up with your spatula, until browned.  Remove excess fat.

Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the sausage mixture to your slow cooker. Next, add the carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth.

Cook on low 7-8 hours.

About 30 minutes prior to serving, add the cheese tortellini, and spinach and turn the slow cooker to high. Stir occasionally. Taste and season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Enjoy!