Description
Crockpot Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and cozy gatherings. This hearty soup features tender cheese tortellini nestled in a savory vegetable broth, enriched with vibrant diced tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs. With its rich flavors and effortless preparation, this dish brings warmth to your table and joy to your heart. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the onion mixture to the crockpot. Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook on low heat for 4 hours or high heat for 2 hours.
- Add tortellini during the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally until al dente.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg