Slow Cooker Recipe for Creamy Tortellini, Spinach and Chicken Soup
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 medium yellow onion, diced1/3 cup all purpose flour1 Tbsp dried basil2 cloves of garlic, minced2 Tbsp tomato paste3 Tbsp olive oil4 cups chicken broth2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes1 to 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper4 cups frozen cheese tortellini (or you can use fresh)3 cups packed spinach (you can definitely add more than this if you want)1/2 cup Parmesan cheese1 cup heavy cream
1. In a microwave-safe bowl add the onions, flour, basil, garlic, tomato paste and drizzle with olive oil. Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds or so. (The mixture will be pasty and look weird but don't worry it will all be okay in the end). Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, chicken, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours (or until chicken is very tender).
3. Remove the lid and add in tortellini and spinach, Parmesan cheese and warmed cream (cream should be warmed because it may cause curdling if added in cold).
4. Use a fork to remove the chicken out of the slow cooker. On a cutting board, shred or cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken back into the slow cooker. Put the lid back on and cook on HIGH for about 10 more minutes, or until the tortellini are cooked through. Ladle into serving bowls and enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 8 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMSPARKLE123.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, chicken, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours (or until chicken is very tender).
3. Remove the lid and add in tortellini and spinach, Parmesan cheese and warmed cream (cream should be warmed because it may cause curdling if added in cold).
4. Use a fork to remove the chicken out of the slow cooker. On a cutting board, shred or cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken back into the slow cooker. Put the lid back on and cook on HIGH for about 10 more minutes, or until the tortellini are cooked through. Ladle into serving bowls and enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 8 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMSPARKLE123.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 429.5
- Total Fat: 20.9 g
- Cholesterol: 113.9 mg
- Sodium: 1,342.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 38.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
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