Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
A cozy and comforting slow cooker tortellini soup that’s perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (or a non-dairy alternative)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley (or 1 tbsp dried herbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or mozzarella (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Start by chopping up your vegetables.
- Layer the slow cooker: Add your chopped vegetables to the slow cooker along with the tortellini.
- Pour in the broth: Slowly add your broth, ensuring tortellini and veggies are covered.
- Season it up: Sprinkle in the herbs, salt, and pepper and stir.
- Set and forget: Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Finishing touch: Whisk in the cream, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning if needed, and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, skip the cream and add a splash of lemon juice. You can also use frozen tortellini, keeping in mind it may take longer to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tortellini soup, creamy soup, slow cooker soup, vegetarian soup