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Delicious slow cooker tomato tortellini soup with cheddar toast bites, perfect for family dinners.
Alyssa

Creamy Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup with Cheddar Toast Bites

This creamy and comforting tomato soup pairs perfectly with crispy, cheesy cheddar toast bites for a cozy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 🍅
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 🍅
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 🥣
  • 1 onion diced 🧅
  • 2 cloves garlic minced 🧄
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
  • 1 cup frozen cheese tortellini 🍝
  • 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
  • 4 slices of bread sourdough or your choice 🍞
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened 🧈
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀

Method
 

  1. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes or on high for 240 minutes.
  3. After cooking, use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired consistency.
  4. Stir in the frozen cheese tortellini and heavy cream. Cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the tortellini are tender.
  5. Preheat your oven's broiler. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread and place on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bread slices.
  6. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and cut into bite-sized squares.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with a generous portion of cheddar toast bites on the side or as a dunkable treat!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup base.
  • Make it heartier by adding cooked sausage or shredded chicken.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.