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Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup with Cheddar Toast Bites

Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup with Cheddar Toast Bites

This Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup with Cheddar Toast Bites is a comforting and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor, the soup comes together effortlessly in a slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy a hearty dish with minimal prep. The addition of cheesy toast bites makes it even more delightful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 ladle
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini Can substitute with pasta of your choice.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 6 slices crusty bread Like French bread or sourdough.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • In the slow cooker, combine crushed tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, add the cheese tortellini and fresh spinach to the soup. Stir and cover again, cooking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix the softened butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Spread this mixture over one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place the bread on a baking sheet, butter side up, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the slices.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is toasted.
  • Serve the hot soup in bowls with Cheddar Toast Bites on the side or floating on top.

Notes

You can substitute the cheese tortellini with pasta of your choice, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Feel free to customize the soup with additional vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini.
To make it vegetarian, ensure to use vegetable broth.
For a creamy version, stir in a bit of heavy cream or half-and-half just before serving.