Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Spinach Soup Food

SLOW COOKER CREAMY TORTELLINI SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Add the carrots, onion, garlic, spices, tomatoes and broth to the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low until the carrots are tender, 3-6 hours (time varies depending on your slow cooker. If you cook it for longer - say, 8 hours - it won't hurt).
• Add the tortellini to the slow cooker, stir to combine, cover, and cook on high 20 minutes.
• Add the spinach, stir until wilted, cover again, and cook another 5 minutes.
• Warm the half and half in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Stir until thoroughly combined and turn off the heat.
• Remove bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• If adding sausage, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sausage to the pan and brown, breaking into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. Add cooked sausage to individual servings.

SLOW COOKER CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Place browned sausage, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon powder, salt, and broth in a 6 quart /litre slow cooker bowl. Cover and cook on high 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
• Uncover and skim any fat that is sitting on top of the soup with a spoon and discard.
• Stir in cornstarch mixture with the evaporated milk or half and half or cream. Add tortellini and mix well. Cover again and cook on high heat setting for 45 minutes or until soup is thickened and tortellini are soft and cooked through.
• Add spinach, pressing the leaves down to completely submerge in liquid. Cover again for a further 5 to 10 minutes or until leaves are wilted.
• Pour in milk 1/3 cup at a time, as needed, to reach your desired thickness and consistency. Taste and season with salt or pepper.
• Serve with crusty warmed bread.

CAFE DELITES SLOW COOKER CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Place the browned sausage, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon powder, salt, and broth in a 6-quart / litre slow cooker bowl. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
• Uncover and skim any fat that is sitting on the top of the soup with a spoon; discard. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the cornstarch mixture with the evaporated milk (or half and half or cream). Add the tortellini and mix well. Cover again and cook for a further 45 minutes until the soup has thickened, and the tortellini is soft and cooked through.
• Add in the spinach, pressing the leaves down to completely submerse into the liquid. Cover again for a further 5-10 minutes until the leaves have wilted.
• Pour in milk in ⅓ cup increments, as needed, to reach your desired thickness and consistency (I needed ½ cup); taste test and season with extra salt and pepper to suit your tastes.
• Serve with crusty warmed bread.