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October 3, 2018

Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a creamy tomato based soup with white beans, tortellini, spinach and tender bites of chicken. Take one bite of this soup and you’ll quickly agree that this soup rocks the house. 

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a creamy tomato based soup with white beans, tortellini, spinach and tender bites of chicken. Take one bite of this soup and you'll quickly agree that this soup rocks the house. 

Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup

I made this soup for Sunday dinner. My little niece, Kya, was over. She is a pretty picky kid and doesn’t like many foods. I was expecting that she would eat the breadsticks but probably not the soup. I was so thrilled when she ate three bowls of soup! She told me it was the best soup ever.

I have to agree with Kya. The soup was pretty darn good. I can’t wait to make this soup again! It has a rich tomato and cream base and the tortellini just takes it over the edge. So much flavor!

A few notes about the ingredients:

Tortellini: I used refrigerated, fresh cheese tortellini. I believe you could have great results with frozen tortellini as well. Personally I don’t like dry tortellini so I would not use that.

Broth/Bouillon: I used 4 cups of water and 4 tsp of Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base*. You can also use 4 cups of chicken broth. It’s up to you. You should always taste the soup before serving and season to taste with salt and pepper. I didn’t add any extra salt to my soup. It had plenty of flavor from the chicken base.

Crushed Tomatoes: I love crushed tomatoes for this soup! They add the consistency and flavor that it needs. Don’t settle for diced tomatoes. Use crushed!!!

Half and Half: I used half and half for the dairy. You can also use a heavy cream or evaporated milk. If you want a thinner, less calorious (totally made up that word) soup then you can also use regular milk. If you are dairy adverse you could leave it out all together or you may want to try a dairy free alternative. Although I’m not sure how that would affect the flavor profile.

Parmesan: I used shredded parmesan cheese from Costco. You can use the stuff from the green can if you are in a pinch.

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a creamy tomato based soup with white beans, tortellini, spinach and tender bites of chicken. Take one bite of this soup and you'll quickly agree that this soup rocks the house. 

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a creamy tomato based soup with white beans, tortellini, spinach and tender bites of chicken. Take one bite of this soup and you'll quickly agree that this soup rocks the house. 

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To make Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.* I love this slow cooker. It cooks low and evenly. I love the medium heat choice because most slow cookers that I’ve seen only have the option of cooking on low or high. If you’re going to buy just one slow cooker, this is the one that I recommend.

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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup


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  • Author: Karen Petersen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
  • Total Time: 53 minute
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a creamy tomato based soup with white beans, tortellini, spinach and tender bites of chicken. Take one bite of this soup and you’ll quickly agree that this soup rocks the house. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups water + 4 tsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base)
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz can) great northern white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
  • 1 cup half and half, warmed
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 18 ounce refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Add onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, beans, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and chicken to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  2. Remove the lid and stir in warmed half and half (so it doesn’t curdle). Stir in the parmesan cheese, tortellini and spinach. Remove the chicken and shred or cut into bite size pieces. Add the chicken back into the pot. Cover and cook on high for about 20 more minutes, or until tortellini are cooked through.
  3. Discard the bay leaf. Taste and add seasonings, salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Notes

I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.*

Tortellini: I used refrigerated, fresh cheese tortellini. I believe you could have great results with frozen tortellini as well. Personally I don’t like dry tortellini so I would not use that.

Broth/Bouillon: I used 4 cups of water and 4 tsp of Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base*. You can also use 4 cups of chicken broth. It’s up to you. You should always taste the soup before serving and season to taste with salt and pepper. I didn’t add any extra salt to my soup. It had plenty of flavor from the chicken base.

Crushed Tomatoes: I love crushed tomatoes for this soup! They add the consistency and flavor that it needs. Don’t settle for diced tomatoes. Use crushed!!!

Half and Half: I used half and half for the dairy. You can also use a heavy cream or evaporated milk. If you want a thinner, less calorious (totally made up that word) soup then you can also use regular milk. If you are dairy adverse you could leave it out all together or you may want to try a dairy free alternative. Although I’m not sure how that would affect the flavor profile.

Parmesan: I used shredded parmesan cheese from Costco. You can use the stuff from the green can if you are in a pinch.

  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.25 cups of soup (approximately)
  • Calories: 376
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 968 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Protein: 27 g

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11 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Chicken, Pasta, Soups, Slow Cooker

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  1. Ashlee says

    November 29, 2019 at 7:47 am

    Mine turned out more like a pale pink than red after I added the half/half. Did I do something wrong? My husband raved about it, will definitely be on rotation!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      November 29, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Did you use crushed tomatoes? If it was good I would just not worry too much about the color lol

      Reply
  2. Karl Woods says

    October 4, 2019 at 11:25 am

    I have a similar recipe that calls for refrigerated tortellini. I just buy frozen and defrost it in the fridge. Works out great!

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  3. Mike P says

    March 25, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    1 cup half and half, warmed…. warmed how? and how warm?

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    • Karen says

      March 26, 2019 at 9:42 am

      I just stick mine in the microwave for a minute. It’s just so that the dairy doesn’t curdle.

      Reply
  4. Brande says

    November 12, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Could this recipe be done in the Instant Pot?

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    • Karen says

      November 12, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      yes here is the recipe: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-tuscan-tortellini-soup/

      Reply
  5. Jackie says

    October 3, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    Is there a substitution for the spinach? Sounds wonderful, but my picky husband won’t even try it looking at the spinach in it.

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    • Karen says

      October 4, 2018 at 10:40 am

      I would just leave it out or you could use kale.

      Reply
  6. Judy Gibson says

    October 3, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    What is “half and half” ?

    Judy

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    • Karen says

      October 3, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      It’s a blend of light cream and whole milk. Next to the heavy cream in the grocery store.

      Reply

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