Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
This soup is so easy and fuss-free to make the results are positively delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 cups quality chicken broth
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic ,minced
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves ,washed and drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese ,shredded
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese ,for serving
Instructions
- Add the broth to the slow cooker and whisk in the flour until dissolved. Add the spices, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and stir until incorporated. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Add the frozen cheese tortellini and cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes or until the tortellini are done. Add the shredded Cheddar cheese, spinach, cream, cream cheese and and stir until the cheese is melted, then continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve sprinkled with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3075IU | Vitamin C: 19.3mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg
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