Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

• 4.5 cup broccoli (Diced into bite-sized pieces; source gives 4–5 cups.)
• 1 cup carrots (Shredded.)
• 0.25 cup yellow onion (Diced; source lists 1/4 cup.)
• 4 cup chicken bone broth or chicken stock (Use 3 cups directly in the slow cooker and 1 cup for the cornstarch slurry.)
• 0.333 cup cornstarch (Whisk with 1 cup of the chicken broth to make a slurry.)
• 1 tbsp garlic (Minced.)
• salt and black pepper (To taste.)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard (Source gives 1–2 teaspoons.)
• 1.75 cup heavy whipping cream (Source gives 1.5–2 cups.)
• 1.25 cup cheddar cheese (Shredded; source gives 1–1.5 cups. Freshly shredded is recommended in the body excerpt.)
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese (Shredded or grated. Swiss cheese may be substituted according to the body excerpt.)
• 15 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (Add during the final 30 minutes; source specifies refrigerated cheese tortellini.)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Dice the yellow onion.

3. 3

   Add the diced broccoli, shredded carrots, and diced yellow onion to a slow cooker.

4. 4

   Add the salt and pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Add 3 cups of the chicken broth to the slow cooker.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup chicken broth with the cornstarch, mixing until smooth to create a slurry.

7. 7

   Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and mix to distribute it through the broth and vegetables.

8. 8

   Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours, or on High for 3 hours.

9. 9

   Add the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, Gruyère cheese, and refrigerated cheese tortellini to the slow cooker.

10. 10

    Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is softened and tender.

11. 11

    Serve the soup and enjoy.

Notes

The source gives a 4–5 hour Low cooking range, while the structured cook time is listed as 5 hours. The body excerpt explains that the cornstarch should be mixed with cold or room-temperature broth before heating to prevent lumps. For leftovers, consider cooking the tortellini separately and adding it to individual bowls at serving so it does not absorb too much broth overnight.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• slow-cooker
• comfort food
• cheesy
• family dinner
• weeknight dinner