Description
A delightful Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup that warms your heart and soul with its rich, creamy texture and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini pasta (fresh or frozen)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Chop the fresh basil, reserving some for garnish.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: In a slow cooker, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add the Tortellini: About 30 minutes before serving, add the tortellini to the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure the pasta is submerged in the broth.
- Stir in the Cream: Once the tortellini is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and chopped fresh basil. Allow the soup to heat through for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm the soup on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- If freezing, leave out the cream and tortellini, as they don’t freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: slow cooker, creamy soup, tomato basil, tortellini, Italian soup