Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup is a comforting soup that takes just a few minutes prep time, 7 ingredients, and basically makes itself.
Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup is just what your busy weeknights need! You can get it started in the slow cooker in the morning, and then just a few minutes before serving, throw the tortellini and spinach into the slow cooker to cook for a few minutes and you're done! It's quick, easy, and totally delicious!
I think the ingredient that really makes this slow cooker tortellini soup special is the cream cheese. It adds just a little tang to the soup that cream or bechamel doesn't. And, I LOVE that this soup only takes a total of 7 ingredients but tastes complex and hearty.
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Tips for Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup:
- This soup can be made on the stovetop, too! I like to use the slow cooker because I feel like it gives the soup that simmered-all-day-taste. But, if you'd rather just make it up quick and speedy on the stovetop you can totally do that! Just brown the sausage in your soup pot, add the sauce, mushrooms, broth and cream cheese as listed in the recipe and bring to a simmer. Add the tortellini and spinach and cook until the tortellini float to the top.
- Types of Sausage-- I love the flavor that pork sausage gives but I don't love all the fat. For this reason I like to use a 50/50 mix of pork and turkey Italian sausages. I buy a pound of each, split each in half and then store the remainder in the freezer until I need it again.
- Types of Cream Cheese- Some readers have had problems with using low-fat and fat-free cream cheeses as they curdle and don't blend well into the soup. I've personally used Neuftachel cheese without any problem, but to be on the safe side I recommend using regular, full-fat cream cheese.
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Tools Used for Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup:
- Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System (My Slow Cooker): I've owned this slow cooker for about 6 years (when they were first introduced) and I still love it. The stovetop feature allows me to sear and cook meats before allowing them to slow cook (less dishes) and there's a bake feature as well.
- The Chop Stir Tool: This strange little tool makes short work of browning ground meat with its odd shape that allows it to crumble the meat quickly as it cooks.
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Creamy Slow-Cooker Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage I like ยฝ pork ยฝ turkey
- 24 ounce jar favorite spaghetti or marinara sauce
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 ounces fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Brown and crumble sausage until cooked through on the stovetop. Place cooked sausage in the slow cooker.
- Add sauce, chicken broth, cream cheese and mushrooms to the slow cooker. Don't worry about stirring in the cream cheese, just put the whole brick in.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH or 2-3 hours.
- 20 minutes before serving, turn heat to high if it isn't already and stir in frozen tortellini and spinach. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until tender and hot.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
Patty B says
This looks amazing! But, alas, my hubby cannot stand mushrooms. Any suggestions on substitutions?
Heather says
It would be great with some sliced zucchini, just add it in when you do the tortellini! Otherwise the soup is great even without the mushrooms. ๐
Allison says
Just made this soup -- Delicious! I used lower-fat cream cheese, and was a little worried (from the reviews) about it curdling. After I browned and drained the meat, I put the meat back in my skillet and melted/stirred in the cream cheese (on low). Worked great -- no curdling, and it's all incorporated beautifully!
Molly says
I made this last night, pretty much as directed- just added the spinach with the tortellini. My husband and kids loved this..I'm having leftovers for lunch today and had to thank you for such a fantastic recipe!
Amy says
Loved it! Used ground turkey, low sodium broth, and added the spinach at the end with the pasta. Definately a keeper recipe
Debbie says
I made this on top of the stove in my dutch oven...I did everything from browning the meats and the mushrooms to the final adding the spinach..And I must say it was probably the best thing ever....SO YUMMY...Thank you..I am making it again tomorrow..
Lindsay Forscht says
Just a note, this looks delicious. If you ever have issues with cheese curdling add a pinch or two of baking soda, it's a trick that works especially when dealing with fat free things. You could try Greek yogurt in this too. I'm sure it would taste good and be less fattening for those that want to try. But if you do add a pinch of baking soda. This is an old chef trick to combat the chemical reaction of the acid and cream.
Heather says
OOh, I never knew that. Thanks for sharing!
Amanda says
Making this for Valentine's Dinner with some Italian bread and a side salad. Hope it turns out well considering I don't have a back up plan :-). Im still not sure at what point your supposed to put the meat in so... I just added it with the sauce, broth, cream cheese, ect.
Cortney says
We know that low-fat and no-fat cream cheeses don't work as well as the regular version... Are there any suggestions for a dairy free version of this recipe? Would non-dairy spread work?
Heather says
I haven't experimented with dairy-free yet. If you try it out, let me know how it works! ๐
Elle Hart says
I made this soup tonight as a "fast" in the pot soup. And since I don't care for tortelli, I used Butoni 3 cheese Ravioletti. It turned out wonderful. I think it's the best soup I've ever EATEN, much less MADE. Thanks again.
Ann says
Yummy!!! Seriously the best thing I have made in a very long time...And Hubby LOVED it even more !!
Alissa says
Made this today, exactly as written. Turned out wonderful! I think I will add the spinach at the very end next time, but it was a huge hit with the whole family. I did use "real" cream cheese, and it was divine! Thanks for a great slow-cooker recipe.
Heather says
Excellent! Thanks Alissa!
Michelle says
I did this in a big pot rather than the crockpot. I used Philadelphia low fat cream cheese and that worked well. I lightly fried my mushroom with some leeks before adding to the soup mix. I also added shredded zucchini to get more veggies in. So far, turning out fabulous!