Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and cheesy tortellini in a flavorful broth. Cooked slowly in a crockpot, it develops rich flavors perfect for an easy, satisfying meal that serves 12.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pasta and Greens
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Garnish
- Lemon juice (for squeezing when serving)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, cooked chicken, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
- Add Tortellini and Spinach: About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken if not already shredded and add the cheese tortellini to the crockpot. Then, 15 minutes before serving, add the fresh spinach to the soup and stir thoroughly to incorporate.
- Final Cooking: Continue cooking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the tortellini is tender and the spinach has wilted.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For added heat, increase crushed red pepper flakes to taste or add a dash of hot sauce.
- If using frozen tortellini, no need to thaw before adding to the crockpot.
- You can substitute fresh chicken cooked ahead or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley and lemon juice adds freshness and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken tortellini soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, easy chicken soup, cheesy tortellini soup, comfort food
