This soup starts on the stove by browning sausage and then everything goes into the crock pot. The tortellini and mushrooms go in last. You can serve this soup with a side salad and some nice crusty Italian bread.
Brown and crumble sausage in large skillet. Once browned, remove from pan, discard fat except for a little to brown onions and garlic. Saute onions and garlic until slightly browned.
Add sausage, onion and garlic mixture, carrots, tomatoes, spices and broth to crock pot. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
Dissolve cornstarch in milk stir into soup, blend well. Add tortellini and mushrooms. Cook on HIGH for 1 additional hour or until tortellini is cooked. Top with grated cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Tortellini Crock Pot Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.