Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage & Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups carrots, sliced
• 1 ½ cups celery, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup white wine (optional)
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 20 oz cheese tortellini
• 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 3 cups spinach leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Instructions:

1. Brown sausage in a skillet, then transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Sauté onion and garlic, then add to the slow cooker.
3. Add carrots, celery, chicken broth, white wine (if using), basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
4. Add tortellini and cream cheese in the last 30 minutes.
5. Stir in spinach and heavy cream just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 6 servings):

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
• Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg

Notes:

• Calories and fat can vary based on the type of sausage, cream, and tortellini used.
• White wine is optional; if omitted, sodium and calories might decrease slightly.

Feel free to adjust ingredient quantities or substitutions based on dietary preferences or needs. Enjoy your creamy, delicious soup!