Slow Cooker Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
381 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Slow Cooker Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup
Description
This soup combines chicken broth thickened with flour and seasoned with a blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, and two types of paprika for layered flavor. Onions, garlic, canned diced tomatoes, and tomato paste enrich the base. After slow cooking for several hours, frozen cheese tortellini is added and cooked until tender.
The final stage incorporates shredded cheddar, baby spinach leaves, heavy cream, and cream cheese to create a creamy, cheesy consistency. The spinach wilts into the soup, contributing color and freshness. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste, and the soup is served with freshly grated Parmesan for added sharpness.
This slow cooker recipe simplifies the process of making a rich, creamy soup with minimal active cooking time. It’s suitable for cozy dinners, providing a filling dish combining pasta, vegetables, and cheese in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth quality
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves , washed and drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, freshly grated
Instructions
- Add the broth to the slow cooker and whisk in the flour until dissolved. Add the spices, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and stir until incorporated. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Add the frozen cheese tortellini and cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes or until the tortellini are done. Add the shredded Cheddar cheese, spinach, cream, cream cheese and and stir until the cheese is melted, then continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste.Serve sprinkled with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1140mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3075IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 19.3mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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