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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.
You just activate all my digestive system. I will love to have this now
LOL!! Hope you try it!
Loved the recipe. I will tell my wife to make it for my kids.
Glad you loved it!! Thank you for letting me know!
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!
Thank you for sharing that 🙂 I am glad you liked it!
Did YOu use ground oregano for the soup?
Yes 🙂 Hope you like it, as much as we do!
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!!
I am so glad you like it!! Thank you for sharing what you did 🙂
Is that a 5 oz or a 10 oz bag of spinach? Thanks.
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!
I have a silly question. In your recipe it states “1 bag of spinach” just how much is that in cups?
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 🙂
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.
Aren’t crock pots great!? I hope you get to try this one soon…it really is so yummy! Thank you so much!
Is there a recommended serving size for this soup? I’m trying to figure out the calories:/ thank you.
Looks like an easy and tasty recipe – pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich and that is perfect cold weather comfort food!
Totally!!! Can’t wait for those cooler temps! Thanks so much!
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.
Thanks for giving it a try 🙂 Yes, you could add anything you like. I am sorry about the cream cheese.