Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With tender cheese tortellini swimming in a rich, creamy broth filled with vibrant vegetables, this dish warms you from the inside out. Minimal prep time and maximum flavor make it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you savor the delightful aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the carrots and mince the garlic.
- Combine ingredients: In a slow cooker, mix chicken broth, diced carrots, minced garlic, spinach, and dried herbs.
- Add cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine.
- Add tortellini: Carefully add cheese tortellini to the mixture.
- Set slow cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Serve: Stir well before serving and garnish with herbs or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 61mg