This Spicy Tortellini and Sausage soup is made with sauerkraut. The unique sauerkraut flavor blends perfectly with the sausage and broth of this crock pot soup. Give it a try!
This Spicy Tortellini and Sausage Soup is so full of flavors that blend and compliment each other perfectly. It is made in the crock pot so the process is simple and the taste abundant.
Are you not a sauerkraut fan? I can understand. However, the sauerkraut in this soup just works and I highly recommend putting aside all thoughts on sauerkraut and just give it a try. Of course, using the crock pot always makes supper recipes easier. Crock Pot Venison Chili and Hamburger Soup are great crock pot soups as well.
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Ingredients
- 32 oz beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb ground sausage (browned)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup spinach fresh or frozen (chopped into small pieces)
- 16 oz sauerkraut jarred
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 16 oz frozen sausage tortellini
It is, without a doubt, one of the best soups I have ever eaten. I mean, I do make a great Crock Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham and the Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup is a favorite but there was just something about the mix of flavors in this soup that made it beyond just good.
The sausage
I recommend using an Italian ground sausage for this recipe. You will also need to fry it up ahead of time until there is no more pink in the middle. It will take about 15 minutes, on medium-medium high heat.
After that, the ingredients just need to be put into the crock pot to cook all day. Got to love easy, right?!?
What about the tortellini?
Good question. The tortellini needs to be a beef tortellini. Personally, we always use Mona's tortellini and I HIGHLY recommend it if you can find it.
If you can't find it at your local store, then another brand will certainly work but Mona's is a local favorite that is sold across the country and, well, we are pretty loyal here.
The tortellini will be added later, not with the other ingredients. Add it when there is about 30 minutes left and stir after 15 minutes.
Storage
If you have leftovers, cool completely, then place in an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to three days.
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Spicy Tortellini And Sausage Soup
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Ingredients
- 32 oz beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb ground sausage (browned)
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup spinach fresh or frozen (chopped into small pieces)
- 16 oz sauerkraut jarred
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 16 oz frozen beef tortellini
Instructions
- Brown sausage until no longer pink.
- Put all ingredients except tortellini in crock pot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 6-7.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add tortellini.
- Stir.
- Serve with bread or crackers.
Sarah says
Thanks for pinning it! :-)
Al k says
What makes it red?
Kim says
I think it is the color of the picture... it is more of a reddish brown because of the beef broth. Hope that helps!
Lori Hart says
Your soup looks deliciously hearty! Love that's it's spicy too. Found your recipe featured at the Tasty Tuesday Link Party. I am the hostesses of Tickle My Tastebuds and would love you to stop by and link this recipe.
Cheers,
Lori
Sarah says
Thank you for stopping by! I will be sure to check out your site. :-)
Sarah says
This soup is delicious. I'm sure you can find a compromise on the spice level. ;-) You might be surprised...two of my children do not like spicy either and they gobbled this soup up! I hope you enjoy it!
Kelly says
What type of sausage did you use? Italian? Thanks!
Sarah says
I used a mild sausage to not make it overly spicy for the young ones in our family. My friend has used spicy Italian. Either way, this soup has a nice flavor with it! :-)
Petro @ The Seaman Mom says
Oh, this looks sooo delicious! I never made any kind of tortellini soup, I must make this recipe soon. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
Sarah says
It is delicious! It is such a surprise with the sauerkraut in it... the flavors blend so nicely. I hope you enjoy it!