Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup, a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, savory ground meat, and cheese tortellini. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for family dinners or a cozy weeknight meal. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, it promises to satisfy your cravings without heavy cream or flour, making it a lighter option that still delivers on taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey/beef)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 36 ounces evaporated milk
- 12 ounces three cheese tortellini
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine browned ground chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon powder, salt, and broth. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
- Once done cooking, skim any fat from the soup's surface. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water and evaporated milk; add tortellini. Cover and cook on high for an additional 45 minutes.
- Gently stir in spinach until wilted. Adjust thickness with milk as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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