Description
A creamy and comforting slow cooker soup filled with vegetables, cheese tortellini, and a rich broth. It’s a simple, one-pot dish perfect for chilly nights or a quick family meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup baby spinach or chopped kale (optional)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent (3–4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, vegetable broth, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
- About 30–45 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini and heavy cream. Add spinach or kale if using.
- Before serving, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a protein boost, add shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked sausage.
- For a vegan version, substitute coconut milk or almond milk for heavy cream and skip the cheese.
- If you don’t have vegetable broth, chicken broth is a great substitute.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months (with slight texture change after reheating).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
