Slow Cooker Tomato Tortellini Soup with Ground Beef 🍅🍜
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to reduce acidity)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is cooked through. Drain excess fat.
2. Transfer the cooked ground beef mixture to the slow cooker.
3. Add the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, oregano, sugar (if using), and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, add the frozen tortellini and fresh spinach to the slow cooker.
6. If you’re adding heavy cream for creaminess, stir it in about 10 minutes before serving.
7. Once the tortellini is cooked through, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 7-8 hours | Servings: 6-8
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