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Creamy Italian Meatball Tortellini Soup


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This creamy tortellini soup is loaded with Italian flavors and is perfect for a cozy dinner. Simple to prepare in a crockpot!


Ingredients

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  • 24 ounces frozen Italian style meatballs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ⅓ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 28 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh chopped basil
  • fresh grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Add 24 ounce bag of frozen Italian style meatballs into the bottom of a 5-6 quart crock pot.
  2. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth.
  3. Add in 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup and stir to mix.
  4. Add in 2 cloves garlic, minced, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
  5. Add 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  6. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
  7. Once meatballs are done cooking, add in 28 ounce bag refrigerated cheese tortellini and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir to combine.
  8. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes or until the tortellini is fully heated through.
  9. If desired, you can add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and let that melt before garnishing and serving with fresh chopped basil and fresh grated parmesan.

Notes

  • Can use low or no sodium chicken broth for a lighter version.
  • Optional ingredients can be adjusted based on preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg