Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup 🍅🧀✨

Creamy, cozy, and full of pasta-filled comfort — the perfect slow cooker hug-in-a-bowl.

Introduction

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you combine a slow cooker, a creamy tomato base, and soft cheese-stuffed tortellini. It’s the kind of meal that warms you all the way through — the kind you sip slowly on a chilly evening, wrapped in a blanket, with the steam from your bowl fogging up your glasses.

This Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup is pure comfort food simplicity. The tomato broth simmers low and slow, building rich flavor, while the tortellini cooks at the very end, staying soft and perfectly tender. Every spoonful is creamy, cozy, and just a little indulgent.

For busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or days when life feels heavy — this soup feels like home.

Ingredient Overview

Soup Base

• 4 cups chicken broth
  The flavor foundation — light but savory.

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  Gives richness, body, and a classic tomato tang.

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  Adds texture and depth.

• 1 small onion, finely diced
  Builds aromatic flavor.

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  Essential for warmth and depth.

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  Blends herbs into every sip.

• ½ tsp black pepper
  Balances acidity.

• Salt, to taste
  Enhances the overall flavor.

Creamy Finish

• 1 cup heavy cream OR half-and-half
  Makes the soup velvety and luxurious.

• 1 cup shredded Parmesan
  For salty, cheesy richness.

Pasta

• 1 bag (20 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  Pillowy, cheesy, and hearty.

Optional Add-Ins

• Spinach or kale (1–2 cups)
  Adds color and nutrition.

• Crushed red pepper
  For a subtle kick.

• Basil or parsley
  For a fresh, herby finish.

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions