Rich and Simple Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• Mild or hot Italian sausage, ¾ pound (375g)
• Cheese-stuffed tortellini, 3 cups (250g), fresh or frozen
• 2 big carrots, peeled and diced
• ½ onion, chopped super fine
• A couple of celery stalks, sliced thin
• A handful (about 2 cups) of fresh spinach or kale, chopped up
• 3 garlic cloves, minced into tiny bits
• 4 cups of chicken broth with less salt
• 1 cup of any cream you like
• 2 tablespoons of rich tomato paste
• 1½ teaspoons of classic Italian spices
• ¾ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ cup of Parmesan, finely grated