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Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup

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A cozy and easy-to-make creamy tortellini soup cooked in a crockpot, perfect for comforting chilly evenings with simple ingredients and rich flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup frozen spinach (about 30 grams), thawed and drained
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours if short on time.
  4. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in thawed and drained frozen spinach and cheese tortellini, making sure tortellini is fully submerged.
  5. Once tortellini is tender (about 15-20 minutes), reduce heat to warm or turn off the crockpot. Slowly stir in half-and-half and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian herbs as needed. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Add tortellini only near the end to prevent mushiness. Sauté onion and garlic first to enhance flavor. Stir in half-and-half and Parmesan off heat or on warm setting to avoid curdling. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and vegan cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini and check broth ingredients.

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