Crockpot Tortellini Soup
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Crockpot Tortellini Soup
Description
Crockpot Tortellini Soup features refrigerated cheese tortellini cooked gently with crushed tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. After the tortellini becomes tender, heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese are stirred in and heated to create a creamy, flavorful broth rich with cheesy and herby notes. The spinach wilts delicately, adding a fresh brightness to the dish.
This soup provides a satisfying mix of tender pasta and creamy tomato base, brought together by slow cooking that softens ingredients and deepens the flavors. The seasoning is balanced to enhance but not overpower the main components, creating a smooth flow of textures and tastes.
Served warm, the soup is suitable as a main dish or a starter. The recipe notes mention refrigerated storage of leftovers for up to five days, allowing convenient reheating without significant loss of texture or flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups spinach chopped, fresh
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the tortellini, crushed tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and chicken broth in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours until the tortellini is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 20-30 minutes until the cream is heated through, cheese is melted and the spinach is slightly wilted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat gently to preserve the cream and prevent separation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 536 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 536kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1826mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2356IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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