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Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes and is perfect for busy nights!

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A bowl of crockpot tortellini soup.

Only 5 Minutes to Prep!

We have our favorite soups on rotation in the colder months, and this crockpot tortellini soup is one of them! In fact, it’s probably a top 3 at the Merkleys.

The best part is that you literally dump everything in the crock pot and you’re set!! Weeknights are busy so we LOVE recipes that can be dumped into the slow cooker and taste AMAZING 4 hours later.

This recipe has to be one of the most flavorful and simple soup recipes we’ve ever tried. It is hearty and filled with cheesy tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and a wonderful blend of spices! Best part is it only takes 5 minutes to prep!

For more great soups with tortellini, check out our Tortellini Soup and Creamy Tortellini Soup.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Saves time! This is a dump-and-wait kind of meal, which is the perfect delicious dinner for a busy night!
  • Hearty and filling. It’s packed with tortellini and veggies to fill you up.
  • One pot wonder. Everything is mixed in the slow cooker for easy prepping AND clean up (especially with crockpot liners)!
Ingredients for soup on a countertop.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth – or chicken stock, or vegetable broth
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (11-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach Use an equal amount of frozen spinach (thaw the spinach first and squeeze out any excess water).
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 (18-20-ounce) package three-cheese tortellini Substitute three cheese tortellini with cheese & spinach tortellini or cheese & mushroom tortellini. You can also use tri-colored tortellini for a visual variation.
  • optional garnish – parmesan cheese, fresh basil, or green onions. Sprinkle on crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • optional veggies – carrots, celery, kale, and zucchini. Add more tender veggies, like corn or peas during the last 30-40 minutes of cooking time. 

StoVeTop Directions

Combine broth, tomatoes, spinach, and seasonings in a large pot over medium-low heat and bring to a light simmer (about 10 minutes). Add cream cheese and tortellini and allow tortellini to cook through while the cream cheese melts for 8–10 minutes. Stir the soup to combine before serving.

See Creamy Tortellini Soup and Tortellini Soup.

Close up of soup in a crock pot.

How to Make Crockpot Tortellini Soup

  1. VEGGIES. Place the 6 cups chicken broth, 2 cans tomatoes, 11 ounces spinach, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 teaspoon cumin,1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and black pepper to taste in the slow cooker.
  2. COOK. Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. PASTA. Add 18-20 ounces of tortellini and continue cooking on high for 1 additional hour. (Add at the end to avoid mushy pasta.) Serve warm.
Square image of crock pot tortellini soup recipe with pepper on top.
4.97 from 218 votes

Crockpot Tortellini Soup

Rich and creamy crockpot tortellini soup is packed with pasta and veggies. It preps in minutes, perfect for busy nights!
Servings: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 5 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (11-ounce) bag fresh spinach
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 (18-20-ounce) package three-cheese tortellini

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken broth, tomatoes, spinach, cream cheese, cumin, oregano, garlic salt, and pepper to taste in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tortellini and continue cooking on high for 1 additional hour. Serve warm.

Video

Notes

Stove top directions. Combine broth, tomatoes, spinach, and seasonings in a large pot over medium-low heat and bring to a light simmer (about 10 minutes). Add cream cheese and tortellini and allow tortellini to cook through while the cream cheese melts for 8–10 minutes. Stir the soup to combine before serving.
Make Ahead. This soup can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.  Be aware that the pasta may continue to absorb the liquid.  Reheat in the microwave or the stovetop.
Store leftover spinach and tortellini soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be aware that the pasta may continue to absorb the liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 41kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0.2mg, Sodium: 460mg, Potassium: 215mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 28IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store crockpot tortellini soup? 

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be aware that the pasta may continue to absorb the liquid.

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196 Comments

  1. Kate says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing!! I made it for a work potluck and it was gone in minutes. The cream cheese adds a perfect touch. 100% recommend this 😊

    1. Lil' Luna Team says:

      So happy it was a hit! Thanks for trying it out and sharing your positive experience.

  2. Barbara E says:

    What if I use gnocchi instead of tortellini?

  3. Jennifer Silver says:

    Doubled the recipe. Chunks of cream cheese remained despite cutting it ahead and stirring. It was a little off-putting to serve to company, but since I had no stovetop access, I had to eat as is. Very few people at my potluck tried it because of the appearance.

  4. Cathy Smith says:

    I printed your recipe about 6 years ago and have made it a few times, it is delicious. Making it again for a soup swap party. The instructions from 6 years ago is to place all ingredients in crock pot cook on high 3-4 hours. Today I noticed the instructions were everything but tortellini on high 2-3 hours then add tortellini and cook for 1 additional hour. Is the difference using frozen vs fresh tortellini?
    Debating which way to cook it this time. I need to cook it at home then travel 90 minutes and don’t want the tortellini over cooked. Which way do you prefer? Thank you.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Both ways will probably cook fine. We go through our recipes and update them over the years, so I’d recommend going with the updated version. But the original version is still great too if you prefer that way.

  5. Alison says:

    5 stars
    Love this slow cooker soup!

  6. Cecilia Razo says:

    Don’t know what the people with the negative comments were doing but this soup was DELICIOUS. Everything came out perfect to the cream cheese melding perfectly to the flavor! Love this!

  7. Tammy says:

    5 stars
    My husband and I loved this soup. I did add sausage which I think was good too. I would take this to someone who just had a baby or surgery. It is well worth making any time of the year.

  8. Lynelle says:

    5 stars
    Love this soup, made it every week in the winter. Easy recipe but very tasty.

  9. Debbie says:

    Is the tortellini frozen or shelf-stable (like ziti, etc.)?

    1. Debbie says:

      Sorry…didn’t read all comments!

      1. Lil'Luna Team says:

        No worries! I typically use fresh tortellini for this recipe.

  10. Katie says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe

  11. Erin says:

    How should I add in some chicken, and how much should I use? A friend suggested pulling meat off a rotisserie chicken but I was wondering if maybe I should cook chicken breasts in the broth (in the crockpot). What would you suggest, please? Thank you!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      A rotisserie chicken is a great idea! I love using those for soups. Otherwise, I’d cube up pre-cooked chicken (you can bake, pan fry, grill, etc.) and add to the crockpot.

  12. Jeanne says:

    Love to try the tortellini soups but you don’t say if us used frozen, dry or fresh pasta

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I typically use fresh for this recipe!

  13. Dianne Dvorak says:

    5 stars
    Made for guests for lunch and all really liked it! Easy recipe too so that’s a plus!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I’m so happy to hear the soup was a hit!

  14. Tamara Josey says:

    5 stars
    Very good!

  15. Kimberly Borchers says:

    Could you make without the spinach have noticed I have none

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yes you could!

  16. Dolores says:

    It really did not satisfy me! I had made spinach and tortellini in a crockpot before, but obviously, not this recipe! Very disappointing!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the recipe. Thanks for the feedback and giving the recipe a try!

  17. Dave Albright says:

    This Crockpot Spinach Tortellini Soup recipe looks so good…I can’t wait to try it!!

  18. Gayle Weaver says:

    5 stars
    With our unusual cold, snowy and rainy weather here in California lately this recipe is sure to hit the spot for the family.
    Thank you!

  19. Morika Van Loan says:

    5 stars
    Love this quick and easy receipe!! My kids who are 18 and 22 beg me to make this… This is going in the family recipe book!!!!

  20. Gina says:

    I made it but my cubed cream cheese is chunky. Almost like dairy curds. Is is still safe to eat?!

  21. Sonia says:

    My husband can not eat tomatoes, think it will be okay without them?

  22. Jim Smith says:

    5 stars
    Made as directed with one exception: added 1/2 pound each of lean ground beef and sweet Italian Sausage. Browned and drained together and put in with the rest of the ingredients at the beginning. Family loved it.

  23. Sawan says:

    5 stars
    This is delicious & outstanding..👌👍

  24. Nancy says:

    Can this be done on low fir 6 to 8 hrs?

  25. Kat says:

    5 stars
    I’m made this for the second time tonight. It’s absolutely delicious! I typically don’t like cooked tomatoes OR spinach, but it’s just fantastic in this soup. My picky fiancée loved it as well so this is going to be a go-to dinner for sure! The only problem was that both times my cream cheese didn’t melt down completely, so there were still some little clumps in there after trying to break it down as much as possible. Any advice on how to get it smoother for next time?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay!! I’m so happy to hear you both enjoyed the soup. I always cut my cream cheese up into 1 inch cubes. You could also make sure that it is softened before adding it to the pot as well. Once the soup is cooked, you could also use a whisk to combine it well with the rest of the soup.

  26. Eileen says:

    5 stars
    Delicious . We loved it . So easy. Will be sharing the recipe and making again. Thank you

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear that you loved the soup!

  27. Eileen says:

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious. Thank you

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Your welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

  28. Marie says:

    3 stars
    Makes about 10 servings. Found the color off-putting, the spinach slimy, the cream cheese never fully dissolves, and the spice amounts way too small.

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      I’m so sorry the recipe didn’t turn out as you would have liked. Thanks so much for trying it though!

  29. Linda says:

    3 stars
    This soup was delicious. However it didn’t look like the one pictured above. I cut the cream cheese into cubes and put them in the crock pot in the order of the ingredients listed, but it did not melt. I had to smash it against the side of the pot as I stirred the soup. It just doesn’t look very appealing.
    But it was delicious!
    Thank you.

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      I’m so sorry the recipe didn’t look as expected. Thanks so much for trying it though and I’m glad it was delicious!

  30. Laura Roig says:

    5 stars
    Made this during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend for family from out of town. They loved it!!! It was an easy delicious meal for a crowd!

  31. Peggy says:

    Would low fat cream cheese make a difference? I’m trying to watch our saturated fats.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Nope, nott a huge difference. You can definitely sub the full fat cream cheese out for the low fat!

  32. Joanell says:

    This is delicious and so easy to make!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you!! So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  33. Marwa ahmed says:

    In the video you put the tortellini in the beginning with everything, but In the recepie it says to wait and put them in the last hour. Which is correct? Also can I sub some of the chicken broth, maybe 2 cups, with heavy cream?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Either one! Some times we just add the tortellini when we add all the ingredients at the beginning (especially if it’s frozen) which makes it even easier. If you are using frozen tortellini, you may want to do that. If using fresh, then you could do either. And yes, you could use heavy cream for 2 cups of the broth. It would just make it more of a creamy soup!

  34. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I love soups! There hearty and very satisfying. Cant go wrong with this tortellini soup!

  35. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I have some tortellini in the fridge, so I know what I’ll be making this weekend!! We love this soup!

  36. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    I love using my crock pot for soup and appreciate when I find delicious recipes that Ill uses again and again. Thanks for sharing!

  37. Allyssa says:

    5 stars
    This is so delicious and tasty! Highly recommended! Thanks a lot for this amazing recipe, will surely make this for the fam! Loved it!

  38. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    This is my all time favorite soup! We make it so much in the fall! So creamy and full of tomatoe flavor. Making it again this weekend.

  39. Sharon Armstrong says:

    5 stars
    This soup is outstanding!!! Oh man, I made this last night and invited my friend over to eat. And she brought her husband, and this did not disappoint…DELICIOUS!!!! Will definitely be making this again!!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you (and your friends) enjoyed the soup!

    2. Marwa ahmed says:

      In the video you put the tortellini in the beginning with everything, but In the recepie it says to wait and put them in the last hour. Which is correct? Also can I sub some of the chicken broth, maybe 2 cups, with heavy cream?

      1. Lil'Luna Team says:

        Either one! Some times we just add the tortellini when we add all the ingredients at the beginning (especially if it’s frozen) which makes it even easier. If you are using frozen tortellini, you may want to do that. If using fresh, then you could do either. And yes, you could use heavy cream for 2 cups of the broth. It would just make it more of a creamy soup!

    3. Kimberlee Thompson says:

      I am not sure what went wrong but I found this to be bland and off-putting. I tried to salvage it with parm, italian spices, better than bullion and it went straight into the trash.

      1. Lil'Luna Team says:

        Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!

  40. susan brummer says:

    do you drain the tomatoes or just dump the entire contents?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I dump it all in 🙂 Enjoy!!

  41. Shawna says:

    5 stars
    So easy and so good! I made it vegetarian and it was great.

    1. Julie says:

      4 stars
      This is really tasty. I had ravioli to use up so I used those in place of tortellini. I also added some green beans just to up the veggie count. I did have trouble getting the cream cheese to completely blend in. Most of it did but the soup was left with a residue of tiny cream cheese balls. So I carefully scooped those and some broth out and blended it to get a smoother consistency. My kids both liked it so I guess it stays on the list!

      1. Lil'Luna Team says:

        Thanks for sharing what you did. Glad to hear that the soup was a hit for your family!

  42. Michelle Graber says:

    5 stars
    We love this soup in our house, easy to make and doesn’t take too long to put together. I usually have all the ingredients in the house too, which makes it great to throw together for a weeknight meal!

  43. Hyde says:

    5 stars
    TESTED LAST WEEK, IT’S REALLY YUMMmmY. thanks Kristyn

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are so welcome! Glad you tried it! Thank you for letting me know 🙂

  44. Hunter says:

    5 stars
    This looks simple but yet I can see it being so good!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It really is! I hope you will try it!

  45. Jenn says:

    5 stars
    Such a greaT tasting, easy recipe!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for saying that! I am happy you like it!

  46. Bamma Kim says:

    5 stars
    I have made this soup twice in two weeks, it is amazing!!! I am a creamy soup person but this is not creamy but with the cream cheese it hit a home run! Anyone can make it, its so easy.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for sharing that! I am glad you like it 🙂 It’s one of my favorites!

      1. Ross says:

        5 stars
        Easy and great! I add the spinach 45 minutes before serving because I like it to maintain a little texture, but the next person could just as easily like it very wilted. Thanks for the recipe!

      2. LilLunaTeam says:

        So happy you liked the recipe! Thanks for the spinach tip!

  47. Kelly best says:

    Hello! I can’t wait to make this. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for A cream cheese replacement? Im trYing to be (slightly ?) healthier.

    Thanks!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I haven’t tried leaving it out, but you can try greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or mascarpone. Hope you find one to try 🙂

  48. Angela Herbert says:

    I made this a couple years ago and it was really good. Made it tonight, followed the SAME recipe and it turned out awful. The tortiilini is mushy and basically turned into slime. I’m so disappointed. I have no idea why this happened.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I don’t know why either. I am sorry it did.

  49. Sandra Cobain says:

    5 stars
    Aren’t crock pots great!? I hope you get to try this one soon…it really is so yummy! I will give a try. thanks

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yes, they are so great! Thank you for sharing that! It really is so good!

  50. michelle forni says:

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make and it was so very yummy. I added strips of pre-cooked frozen chicken to mine.
    I also put in the spinach 15-20 minutes prior to serving so it wouldn’t be overly cooked.
    I did this as a pot luck and it was very successful.
    thank you very much for sharing it was very much appreciated.
    michelle

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Sounds perfect! So, glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing what you did with us!

  51. Jen says:

    4 stars
    Added ground hot itLian saUsage to mine, as well as an onion, fresh garlic and red pepper flakes and an extra can of tomatoes. Very good!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing that!

  52. Lili Federico says:

    This looks amazing! Is it possible to substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!

  53. Amanda Beauvais says:

    5 stars
    Amazing’ i can’t get enough of thus yummy food. Bravoo

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you 🙂 Glad you like it!!

  54. Clark says:

    You just activate all my digestive system. I will love to have this now

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      LOL!! Hope you try it!

  55. Sage Bishop says:

    5 stars
    Loved the recipe. I will tell my wife to make it for my kids.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Glad you loved it!! Thank you for letting me know!

  56. Julie Laum says:

    4 stars
    This Was so easy, and quick to prepare. The flavor was AMAZING! The only think I would have done differently was to cook the tortellini in a separate pot, and add it a few minutes before serving. Definitely making This again!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for sharing that 🙂 I am glad you liked it!

  57. ANGIE says:

    Did YOu use ground oregano for the soup?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yes 🙂 Hope you like it, as much as we do!

  58. TraciB says:

    5 stars
    I make this soup all the time!! My family LOVES it!! I do 2 things differently:
    1. I add a huge chopped Vidalia Sweet Onion, YUM! (We are from Vidalia, GA????…home of those famous sweet onions!).
    2. I wait until the last 30 minutes of cook time to add the cream cheese and fresh tortellini (I use chicken & mozzarella stuffed tortellini).
    This is just such a beautiful, hearty, comforting and super easy soup!!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am so glad you like it!! Thank you for sharing what you did 🙂

  59. Shelley says:

    Is that a 5 oz or a 10 oz bag of spinach? Thanks.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      The bigger one, since it will wilt down. Really, you could add as much or as little, depending on how much you like it. Hope that helps! Enjoy!

  60. Melissa Jackson says:

    I have a silly question. In your recipe it states “1 bag of spinach” just how much is that in cups?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I can’t remember how many ounces it is. It really depends on how much you like spinach. There isn’t a wrong amount. It can be anywhere from 1-3 cups or more, if you want more 🙂

  61. Lil Petey says:

    I’m looking forward to trying these beautiful soups. I have physical limitations but using my crockpot gives us nutritious meals and a minimal amount of prep.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Aren’t crock pots great!? I hope you get to try this one soon…it really is so yummy! Thank you so much!

  62. Sabryna says:

    5 stars
    Is there a recommended serving size for this soup? I’m trying to figure out the calories:/ thank you.

  63. Rossane says:

    5 stars
    Looks like an easy and tasty recipe – pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich and that is perfect cold weather comfort food!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Totally!!! Can’t wait for those cooler temps! Thanks so much!

      1. Nancy Murphy says:

        5 stars
        I couldn’t get the cream cheese to melt enough so it would blend in. I added some water and cornstarch to see if that would help, I wonder if half and half might be better. Some tender onions and carrot would be a good addition. I think I would put the tortellini later. They started falling apart.

      2. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Thanks for giving it a try 🙂 Yes, you could add anything you like. I am sorry about the cream cheese.

  64. Rebecca Fishow says:

    Looks great! DO you drain the tomatoes?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Nope, the liquid helps 🙂 Hope you like it!

  65. Jami says:

    In crock now! I used kale instead of spinach because it likely will not get mushy. Also added diced onion, fresh garlic and mushrooms!! Not going to add the tortellini until last hour! Ill keep u posted

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Sounds great! What did you think?

  66. Learn tally in hinid says:

    5 stars
    Looks incredible!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It really is! Hope you’ll give it a try!

  67. Paul says:

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe Kristyn,
    keep going with the good work 🙂

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Thanks so much!!

  68. carlos says:

    Why don’t you put the number of servings. That would be helpful.

    1. Kay says:

      My cream cheese did not mElt smooth. It has lumps??

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        Hmmm..it should have. Maybe it just needs a little longer or you could try stirring it up, so it will melt a little better.

  69. Sandra Cobain says:

    5 stars
    Wow, this one seems really delicious. I’ll definitely try preparing this for my kids. 🙂

  70. Alex says:

    I am a big fan of spinach so I am definitely trying this soon.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I hope you do!! This recipe is so good! I’d love to know what you think!

  71. Scott Williams says:

    This spinach soup saved my sons life when he has the flu. He loved the taste and it helped him recover which is amazing because he is picky. Thanks for sharing and hope to try others here soon.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      So, glad it helped him! I hope others try it too 🙂 You won’t be disappointed! Thank you!

  72. Scott says:

    My son loved this soup and it helped him recover after he had the flu. Thanks for sharing this delicious soup and hope to follow others on your site.

  73. Lisa M says:

    5 stars
    I just wanted to add a comment and say – I have made this at least 15 times, even in the summer. We LOVE it. I have it bookmarked….. Im making it today

    It really does make for a great meal that is very filling.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Thank you so much Lisa!!! We love it, too!! I’m so glad you like it and thank you for letting me know!

  74. Toni-Marie Bryan says:

    The recipe looks wonderful! Is there anything you could recommend as a substitute for cream cheese?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You could try plain yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, or half & half. Hope those help 🙂 Good luck!!

  75. Carolyn Vinson says:

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it was wonderful! I only needed to cook it for 3 hours, though instead of the 4. The entire house smelled delightful while it was cooking. It tasted great too! Will be trying this again, most definitely!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Yay! Love to hear that! Thank you so much for giving it a try 🙂

      1. Kelly says:

        How much dry spinach does it take? (5 or 10 oz.) Thanks.

      2. Lil' Luna says:

        It just depends on how much you like. I can’t think of the ounces off the top of my head, but the smaller bag would do. It really depends on your tastes. Hope that helps! Thank you!

  76. Ari says:

    I’m so excited to make this, it looks delicious and perfect for rainy weather! Do you know how many servings this makes?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It is perfect for a cold night!! I can’t say an exact serving, but it feeds our family of 7. Most of them are kids, so the servings aren’t big, so it just depends on how much you put in each bowl. Hope that helps!! Thank you and hope you like!

  77. Mindy L says:

    5 stars
    Do you think adding mushrooms to this would change the flavor a whole lot?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It shouldn’t!! I just personally don’t like mushrooms, but I bet others would love it in there!! Let me know what you think!

  78. Sharon says:

    5 stars
    I made this last night in crockpot. After 3 hours on high I stirred and cooled it a bit and put in fridge.(made ahead for next day) I had for lunch today and we will have for dinner tonight. I’m in love with this soup. I could eat it every day. Just the right amount of tomato and cheesy taste. So delicious and so easy. I literally just dumped everything in the crock pot and stirred a few times. I will definitely make this again and again. I noticed my frozen bag of tortellini was 19 oz rather than 16 oz. (which worked out super).

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Isn’t it great!? We love it! Thank you for letting me know and for giving it a try! Makes me happy to hear!

  79. Kelly says:

    For Italian diced tomatoes, would you use the ones with basil and oregano?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Yes 🙂 Thanks so much and hope you like it!!

  80. Grace says:

    I just got back from a potluck luncheon and this soup was a hit! I had requests for the recipe and was unsure whether I should share it because it made me look like a rock star and it’s so easy! 😉

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Haha…that makes me so happy!! Thank you for letting me know!

  81. Mary says:

    5 stars
    The flavor of this soup is amazing. Really tasty! I made mine on the stove top… was afraid the tortellini and the spinach would be mush after hours in the crock pot. Very easy and quick on the stove. Mix all the liquids and spices, add diced cheese, and simmer until the cheese is melted. About 30 minutes? I wanted to give all the spices time to blend in as well. (I also added a few cloves of minced garlic, because I put garlic in everything!) I used refrigerated tortellini, so they only took about 5 minutes in the boiling water. Added spinach and tortellini at the same time, and in 5 minutes, had a glorious soup my husband and I both enjoyed. This will be a frequent meal at our house!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I’m so happy that you like it. Thanks for giving it a try and letting me know!

    2. Rachelle says:

      5 stars
      Thanks for posting this! I’ll be trying to do it on the stove with some Italian sausage.

  82. Aarti says:

    5 stars
    Oh love this soup . I am making this on Monday.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I love it too!! Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy!!

  83. Sapan jahan says:

    5 stars
    This sound fabulous!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It is!! Hope you give it a try!! Let me know what you think 🙂 Thanks!

  84. Miss Millie says:

    5 stars
    This is an outstanding soup! The Church Ladies raved about it at a luncheon this past Saturday. Lil Luna, this one is a keeper. Many thanks for posting it.
    Hugs….Miss Millie ^jj^

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      That is so sweet of you!! Thank you so much!!

  85. Alyssa says:

    5 stars
    I add chicken to mine! I’ve had it without chicken, but I definitely like to eat meat! Also, I wait until the last hour of cooking to add the spinach so it doesn’t get too mushy! Such a good recipe, and very easy to make! It’s in my crock pot right now! 🙂

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Good ideas!! Chicken probably makes it more hearty! Thanks for sharing!

  86. Sarah Hogan says:

    Can you make this with a fresh tomato? I hate to use canned tomatoes because of the sodium in it, but wasn’t sure if you needed the liquid and juices that come from canned tomatoes. I’ve made this recipe before and it’s delicious! Just trying to keep my sodium in check 🙂

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I haven’t tried that, but I’m sure that’d be fine. You may not have the same taste, since the ones in the recipe are the Italian diced ones, but maybe you could add a pinch of dried basil? I’d love to know how it tastes!

  87. Bev says:

    5 stars
    One word – Delicious

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I agree – it’s one of my all-time FAV recipes!!

  88. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    I made this soup for my boyfriend Joe and he loved it I also put mild sausage it and it was amazing
    I’m deffentaly going to make this again!!!

    1. Karen says:

      Did you cook the sausage first

  89. Christie says:

    Can the tortellini soup be frozen?

  90. sarah says:

    can I cook this with fresh garlic and cracked pepper?! I don’t have the dried mixture. Half teaspoon of each?!

  91. Nicole says:

    I made this soup today but my cream cheese did not melt and now I have lumps of cream cheese.. help any suggestions.

    1. Kelly says:

      5 stars
      I made this last week and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe. I was having the same problem thinking the cheese was not melting all the way. So I cooked it a little longer and it all ended up melting just fine.

  92. Doug says:

    Thanks for the recipe – I love to keep the cheese tortellini stocked because it is such a quick easy meal – I like that this is a new variation for me on how to serve it.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I keep cheese tortellini in stock too!! I hope you like the soup. 🙂

  93. D says:

    What size crock-pot is this recipe for? I have a small 2 qt crock-pot and I want to make this soup this weekend!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Mine is a 6 quart… don’t think it would all fit in a 2 quart so you may want to half the recipe.

  94. Jenetta Penner says:

    Oh, this looks perfect for the cold days. I can almost imagine myself curling up in bed with this hot soup and a good book.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It really is delicious… although I admit I’m a sucker for all Cheese Tortellini recipes. 😉

  95. Elise says:

    Can u use frozen spinach?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I definitely recommend fresh spinach but frozen works too. 😉

  96. Cindy says:

    5 stars
    This is very good. I made it today for supper. The only change I made was the addition of about a pound of cubed boneless chicken tenders. This is almost as easy as boiling water…lol

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Isn’t is SO simple?! Glad you guys liked it, and thanks for stopping by!!

  97. Megan says:

    I’m looking for make-ahead meals that I can prep, freeze, then defrost overnight and dump in the crock pot. Do you think I could do that with this recipe? It looks delicious!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I have yet to try it with this recipe but if I do I’ll let you know. 😉

    2. Linda says:

      5 stars
      This isn’t freezer friendly, as some ingredieents are fresh, others are frozen.

  98. Kim {Pinspired Home} says:

    This looks great, and I love how easy it is! One question: does the tortellini get mushy being in the crock so long? I make a similar recipe on the stove and the tortellini only cooks about 6 minutes total.

    1. Seadog says:

      I was gonna ask the same thing…I’m making this on the stove as we speak….I don’t have frozen Tortellini…have to use fresh and not real comfy with letting em cook for 4 hours.

      1. Lil' Luna says:

        So sorry – just now seeing this. How did it turn out? If it’s on the stove and you used fresh tortellini, I would probably only cook it for 45 – 60 minutes on medium heat. 😉

      2. Laurie says:

        The recipe says to only add the tortellini for the last hour

    2. Casey says:

      My tortellini was mushy putting it in the crock pot that long. 🙁 I came to the comments to see if this soup is better prepared over the stove? Spinach doesn’t need that long to cook in either.

      1. Rachel Wolf says:

        the tortellini pops open and the cheese spills out making the broth creamier and cheesier. I put the spinach in after the soup heats up because it does not need long at all to cook. I have made this in less time 3-4 hours. Just use your judgement as to when you believe it tastes done.

  99. Sheryl says:

    This looks simple but yet I can see it being so good – printed it out and it is on my must try list! Thanks for sharing.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It really is so simple and tastes so good too!!

  100. Crystal says:

    What a delicious soup! Thanks for the recipe!!

  101. Amy@theidearoom says:

    I love this soup and the fact the you added spinach. Looks delicious!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Thank you, Amy!!

  102. Teresa says:

    Wow, this soup looks so wonderful. I’d love a cup right now! 🙂

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You’ll have to let me know if you give it a try. It is so simple and tasty! 😉

  103. Lil'Luna Team says:

    Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!