Description
Cheesy tortellini tomato soup delights palates with its rich, comforting blend of pasta and savory tomato base. Crispy cheddar toast accompanies this hearty dish, offering you a perfect complement to the warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 28 oz (794 g) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz (425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices bread for toast bites
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Base: In a slow cooker, combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, onions, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Simmer and Develop: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Add Tortellini: 30 minutes before serving, gently introduce frozen cheese tortellini into the simmering liquid, stirring carefully to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.
- Craft Cheddar Toast: While tortellini cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and toast bread slices until golden-brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Finish Toast: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over toasted bread and melt using a broiler or skillet until cheese becomes bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Ladle hot tortellini soup into bowls and plate alongside the freshly prepared cheddar toast for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Magic: Combine all base ingredients thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent dry spice clumps.
- Tortellini Timing: Add frozen tortellini only in the last 30 minutes to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect pasta texture.
- Cheese Toast Pro Tip: Watch bread closely while toasting to avoid burning; golden-brown is the sweet spot for crispy, delicious results.
- Flavor Boost: Feel free to adjust seasonings to taste, letting the slow cooker develop rich, deep flavors throughout cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg