Okay, busy mamas… if you've heard of Marry Me Chicken, just WAIT until you try this Marry Me Sausage Soup.
This is one of those recipes that tastes like you spent all day standing over the stove when, in reality, your slow cooker did most of the work!
We're talking Italian sausage, tender tortellini, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and the creamiest tomato broth all coming together in one cozy bowl. This Marry Me Sausage Soup is hearty enough to serve as a complete dinner, easy enough for a busy weeknight, and exactly the kind of comfort food I start craving when the temperatures drop.
And you know what I always say—if the slow cooker can do the work for me, LET IT.
Ingredients for Marry Me Sausage Soup
How to make Marry Me Sausage Soup: ingredients you need!
1 lb Italian sausage
1 whole white onion, diced
Italian seasoning, to taste
32 oz chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bag tortellini
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup spinach — I used frozen
Simple ingredients. BIG flavor.
That's my kind of slow cooker recipe!
Marry Me Sausage Soup Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Marry Me Sausage Soup
How to MakeMarry Me Sausage Soup: a step-by-step guide
Step 1: Brown the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage with the diced white onion and Italian seasoning.
Continue cooking until the sausage is completely cooked through and the onions are tender.
Want to save even more time? Do this step the night before! Refrigerate the cooked sausage and onion until you're ready to assemble your Marry Me Sausage Soup.
Step 2: Add Everything to the Crockpot
Transfer your cooked sausage and onions to the slow cooker.
Pour in 32 ounces of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
Give everything a good stir.
Step 3: Let the Slow Cooker Work
Cover and cook your Marry Me Sausage Soup on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours.
Now go live your life, mama. Dinner is handling itself! 🙌🏼
Step 4: Add the Good Stuff
Toward the end of cooking, once your soup is nice and hot, add the tortellini, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
I used frozen spinach because it's easy to keep on hand and means one less thing I have to prep!
Step 5: Finish and Serve
Stir everything together and continue cooking until the tortellini is tender and the Parmesan has melted into that creamy tomato broth.
Then grab your bowls because dinner is READY.
Marry Me Sausage Soup : SIDE IDEA
What to Serve With Marry Me Sausage Soup
Honestly, this Marry Me Sausage Soup can absolutely stand on its own, but give me a loaf of crusty bread or some warm garlic bread to dip into that creamy broth and I'm one happy mama.
You could also pair it with a simple Caesar salad or garden salad for an easy family dinner.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Wait until the end of cooking to add your tortellini! If you add it at the beginning, it can become too soft after spending hours in the slow cooker. Add it once your Marry Me Sausage Soup is hot, then cook just until the tortellini is tender. And if the soup gets thicker than you like, simply add a splash of chicken broth until it reaches your perfect consistency.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage with the diced white onion and Italian seasoning until the sausage is completely cooked through and the onion is tender.
Add to the slow cooker.
Transfer the cooked sausage and onion to your crockpot. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and tomato paste. Stir until combined.
Slow cook.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours.
Add the tortellini, Parmesan & spinach.
Toward the end of cooking, once the soup is hot, stir in the tortellini, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
Finish Cooking
Continue cooking until the tortellini is tender and the Parmesan has melted into the creamy broth.
Serve warm.
Ladle into bowls and top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
