Description
Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup is the epitome of comfort food, delivering a rich blend of tomato flavors and creamy goodness in every spoonful. This effortless dish simmers in your slow cooker, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of fresh basil and ripe tomatoes. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a warm hug in a bowl that will bring joy to your dining table. Serve garnished with fresh basil or grated Parmesan to elevate this delightful experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to your crockpot. Add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and dried basil; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Stir in tortellini and cover again; cook on high for an additional 20 minutes until tender.
- Before serving, mix in heavy cream for a luxurious texture. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg