Description
A cozy and creamy slow cooker soup packed with cheese tortellini, sweet carrots, and tender spinach in a rich herb-seasoned broth. Perfect for cold nights and effortless comfort meals.
Ingredients
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add carrots, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in tortellini and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 30 minutes (40–45 minutes if using frozen tortellini).
- Add baby spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours