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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!
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
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 3 hours
- 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.
How to Make Crockpot Tortellini Soup
- 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.
- COOK. Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
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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.
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Be aware that the pasta may continue to absorb the liquid.
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!
Mine is a 6 quart… don’t think it would all fit in a 2 quart so you may want to half the recipe.
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.
It really is delicious… although I admit I’m a sucker for all Cheese Tortellini recipes. 😉
Can u use frozen spinach?
I definitely recommend fresh spinach but frozen works too. 😉
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
Isn’t is SO simple?! Glad you guys liked it, and thanks for stopping by!!
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!
I have yet to try it with this recipe but if I do I’ll let you know. 😉
This isn’t freezer friendly, as some ingredieents are fresh, others are frozen.
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.
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.
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. 😉
The recipe says to only add the tortellini for the last hour
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.
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.
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.
It really is so simple and tastes so good too!!
What a delicious soup! Thanks for the recipe!!
I love this soup and the fact the you added spinach. Looks delicious!
Thank you, Amy!!
Wow, this soup looks so wonderful. I’d love a cup right now! 🙂
You’ll have to let me know if you give it a try. It is so simple and tasty! 😉