Description
This creamy and comforting Chicken Tortellini Soup is made effortlessly in a crock pot, combining tender shredded chicken, savory tomato broth, cheese tortellini, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly days, this hearty soup pleases the whole family, including picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 Cream
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Additional Ingredients
- 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in the slow cooker: Add chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, black pepper, salt, dried thyme, oregano, and Italian seasoning to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or alternatively on low heat for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them finely using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup to mix.
- Prepare the cream slurry and add ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and corn starch until smooth with no lumps. Pour this mixture into the crock pot, then add frozen cheese tortellini, Parmesan cheese, and fresh baby spinach. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
- Finish cooking: Continue to cook the soup in the crock pot on high for an additional 45 minutes, allowing the tortellini to cook through, the soup to thicken, and the spinach to wilt.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese before serving for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This soup is a wintertime favorite, providing cozy warmth and creamy texture that kids absolutely love.
- It’s an excellent choice for picky eaters who enjoy familiar, cheesy flavors.
- Make sure not to overcook the tortellini to maintain their tender bite.
- Use low-sodium broth and adjust salt to taste to control sodium content.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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
