I tried to make a tortellini soup in the slow cooker a few years ago after seeing it on one of those Facebook videos. The recipe called for cream cheese, which never really did anything but become a chunky mess. It was definitely a fail. I’ve wanted to make my own version (that would actually work out) ever since. I put this in the crock pot this morning, and it was ready in time for lunch.
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato & Tortellini Soup
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 15 mins
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 28 oz chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- 9 oz package refrigerated or frozen tortellini
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- Shaved or grated parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except heavy cream and spinach in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours (just check to see if the tortellini are done. An hour might even be sufficient, but I didn’t check it after an hour).
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach.
- Let it cook for about another 10-15 minutes, or until the spinach has thawed and heated to the temperature of the soup.
- Serve and top with parmesan cheese.