Get ready to transform your weeknight dinners with the most incredibly easy and mouth-watering Crock Pot Tortellini Soup that will have your family begging for seconds! This Italian-inspired, set-it-and-forget-it meal is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen. Imagine coming home to a warm, hearty soup packed with cheesy tortellini, vibrant spinach, and rich, aromatic flavors that practically cook themselves while you go about your day.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and measuring out the seasonings.
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the bottom of the crock pot, creating an aromatic base for the soup.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, stirring gently to combine the initial liquid ingredients.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the liquid, then add salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Carefully add the cheese tortellini to the liquid, making sure they are mostly submerged but not overly packed.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat, allowing the soup to cook slowly for
- 5 to 4 hours until tortellini is tender.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach leaves, letting them wilt gently into the soup.
- Once cooking is complete, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh basil.
Tips
- For maximum flavor, sauté the onions and garlic briefly before adding to the slow cooker to enhance their depth and richness.
- Use fresh tortellini if possible, but high-quality frozen tortellini works perfectly too.
- Don't add the spinach too early - adding it in the last 30 minutes prevents overcooking and maintains its bright green color and nutrients.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add a handful of grated Parmesan cheese or a splash of heavy cream in the last hour of cooking.
- For a protein boost, consider adding cooked Italian sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken when you add the tortellini.
- Always keep the lid on during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and prevent moisture loss.
- If the soup seems too thick, you can thin it out with a little extra vegetable broth during the cooking process.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg
