Description
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup to wrap you in comfort. My Cozy Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup with Ground Beef is just that—a delightful hug in a bowl! This recipe is perfect for busy moms and professionals like us, offering a quick solution for hectic weeknights. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, you can impress your loved ones with a hearty meal that fills the home with irresistible aromas. Trust me, this soup will become a cherished favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, cooking until softened (about 3 minutes). Add these to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, water, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Tortellini: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cheese tortellini and continue to cook on high.
- Cream it Up: Once the tortellini is tender, stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg