Instructions:
Step 1: Brown the Sausage and Onions
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened.
Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Set Up the Crockpot
Transfer the browned sausage and onions to your crockpot.
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Step 3: Cook
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Step 4: Add Tortellini and Spinach
About an hour before serving, add the tortellini, spinach, and heavy whipping cream to the crockpot.
Stir well, cover, and let it cook down for the remaining hour.
Step 5: Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your hearty, flavorful tortellini soup!
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