Description
This hearty and creamy tomato tortellini soup made in the slow cooker is the ultimate comfort food. With savory ground beef, tender cheese tortellini, and a creamy tomato base, it’s a no-fuss, all-flavor meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the soup:
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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4 cups beef broth
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
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2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
For garnish (optional):
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2️⃣ Transfer to slow cooker: Add the cooked beef mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
3️⃣ Cook on low: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
4️⃣ Add cream and cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, add the cubed cream cheese and stir until melted. Then pour in the heavy cream and mix well.
5️⃣ Add tortellini: Stir in the cheese tortellini and fresh spinach (if using). Cover and cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
6️⃣ Garnish and serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with Parmesan and herbs if desired, and enjoy hot!
Notes
Add the tortellini near the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming overly soft or mushy.
Feel free to swap ground beef with Italian sausage for a spicier, more robust flavor.
This soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth or cream when reheating leftovers to maintain a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW / 3–4 hours on HIGH