Slow cooker tomato tortellini soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup 🍅🥟

This Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup is a cozy, hearty meal with tender tortellini in a rich tomato broth—perfect for busy days.

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Ingredients

• 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup spinach or kale

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Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in slow cooker
   Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the soup
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender.
3. Add tortellini
   About 20–30 minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini (fresh or frozen). If using spinach or kale, add it at this time.
4. Finish and serve
   Cook until tortellini is tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.

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Serving Ideas 🍽️

• Top with grated Parmesan cheese
• Serve with garlic bread or a fresh green salad 🥗
• Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness

💡 Tip: For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream at the end of cooking.

I can also provide a 5-ingredient quick version for the slow cooker if you want to make it even easier.

Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup 🍅🥟

This Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup is a cozy, hearty meal with tender tortellini in a rich tomato broth—perfect for busy days.

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Ingredients

• 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup spinach or kale

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Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in slow cooker
   Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the soup
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender.
3. Add tortellini
   About 20–30 minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini (fresh or frozen). If using spinach or kale, add it at this time.
4. Finish and serve
   Cook until tortellini is tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.

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Serving Ideas 🍽️

• Top with grated Parmesan cheese
• Serve with garlic bread or a fresh green salad 🥗
• Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness

💡 Tip: For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream at the end of cooking.

I can also provide a 5-ingredient quick version for the slow cooker if you want to make it even easier.