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A close-up of a bowl of creamy tortellini soup with chunks of carrots and fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

This slow cooker creamy tortellini soup is a hearty and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. It's easy to prepare and results in a delicious, satisfying soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Simmer Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes undrained, 14.5 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 package Refrigerated cheese tortellini 19 ounces
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh basil chopped
  • Red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, add the Italian sausage, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the sausage is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  3. Stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Heat through for about 5 minutes, but do not boil.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the soup during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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