Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach & Tortellini Soup
by Joe Mussoline
Email:joemuzz@comcast.net

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Source: Yummly
Course: Soups/Stews
Cuisine: Italian
Food Group: Vegetable
Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 pound(s) Italian Sausage
1 large Onion, chopped
3 clove(s) Garlic
1 can(s) Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 quart Chicken Broth
1 cup(s) Water
1/2 cup(s) Dry red wine
1 package(s) Cheese Tortellini (9 oz. or so)
1 Bag of Spinach

 

1. Saute sausage, onion & garlic over medium heat until meat is slightly browned.

2. Dump the mix and all drippings into the slow cooker, add next four ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours.

3. Add the tortellini and spinach to the soup, bump heat to high for 1 additional hour.

NOTE: I mixed 1/2 lb. of hot and 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage, but spicy vs. mild is up to you.

 

Top with romano cheese and fresh basil as desired.

 

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