Description

This creamy and comforting Chicken Tortellini Soup is made effortlessly in the crock pot, combining tender shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and a blend of Italian seasonings in a rich tomato and cream-based broth. Perfect for chilly days and loved by kids and adults alike, this soup is a hearty meal that’s ideal for picky eaters and busy families.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup yellow onion (diced)
3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces tomato paste
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Thickening and Creamy Addition

2 tablespoons corn starch
1 ½ cups heavy cream

Additional Ingredients

19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
½ cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded), plus extra for garnish
3 cups fresh baby spinach

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Instructions

Add Ingredients to Crock Pot: Place the chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, black pepper, salt, dried thyme, oregano, and Italian seasoning into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Cook the Soup: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and flavors to meld thoroughly.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts and use two forks to shred them finely. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup base.
Prepare Cream Mixture and Add Tortellini: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth and lump-free. Add this mixture along with the frozen cheese tortellini, shredded parmesan cheese, and fresh baby spinach into the crock pot. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Continue Cooking: Cook the soup for an additional 45 minutes in the crock pot to thicken and allow the tortellini to cook through while the spinach wilts.
Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional parmesan cheese as desired before serving.

Notes

This Chicken Tortellini Soup is a perfect wintertime comfort food favorite, creamy and full of flavor.
Kids especially love this recipe, making it great for picky eaters.
Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level in the soup.
Frozen cheese tortellini cooks perfectly in the slow cooker without becoming mushy due to the added cream and cornstarch thickener.
Fresh spinach adds a nutritious and colorful touch to this hearty soup.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 567 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 890 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg