Tuscan Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal Recipe
The cozy comfort of Tuscan cuisine with the convenience of make-ahead cooking. Picture yourself savoring a steaming bowl of creamy tortellini soup, filled with savory herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and plump cheese-stuffed pasta.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker or Crockpot
- 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 14.5 oz diced tomato can
- 4 cups chicken broth or broth of preference
- 4 cups Water
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 10 oz spinach frozen
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Freezer Prep Directions:
- Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Add ingredients, except water, broth, spinach, and tortellini, to a freezer bag.
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. (Keep Tortellini in original packaging and stick in freezer).
Slow Cooker Directions:
- Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
- Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker, plus 4 cups broth and 4 cups water.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, add spinach and tortellini during the last 1 hour of cooking time.
- Stir, serve and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
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