Description
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender cheese-filled pasta simmered in a savory broth with fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy days, this easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe combines rich flavors and cozy vibes in every bowl, making family dinners simple, satisfying, and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (about 9–12 oz) cheese tortellini
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Chop the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Toss them into your slow cooker to build the savory flavor base for the soup.
- Add Broth, Tomatoes, and Seasoning: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth along with the diced tomatoes and their juices. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for about 3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
- Add Tortellini and Greens: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cheese tortellini and fresh spinach or kale. Cook until the pasta is tender and the greens are vibrant.
- Finish with Parmesan: Just before serving, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over each bowl for a rich, salty finish that complements the soup beautifully.
Notes
- Add tortellini late in the cooking process to avoid mushy pasta.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley at the end for enhanced aroma and flavor.
- Do not overload the slow cooker; leave space for even cooking and circulation.
- Adjust liquid amount as needed to prevent the soup from becoming too thick.
- Taste and season after cooking to balance flavors as they concentrate during slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: slow cooker soup, tortellini soup, easy dinner, comfort food, Italian soup, cheese tortellini, vegetable soup