Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup

By Sarah DiGregorio

Updated Feb. 2, 2023

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortellini Tomato Soup
Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
6 hours and 20 minutes
Rating
4(2,465)
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This satisfying soup is an excellent one-pot dinner to come home to after a long day. It takes only 10 minutes to throw it together in the morning and 10 minutes to finish it in the evening. If you plan to be away for eight hours or more, set the cook time for four hours, then set the slow cooker to auto-switch to warm for the remaining time. (This prevents overcooking.) If you’ll be home when the soup is done and can remove it from the heat, it’s best to cook the chicken for five to six hours. Add only the tortellini you will eat right away. Leftover tortellini will get mushy.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 2½cups chicken stock
  • ¼cup dry white wine
  • 2tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1(28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
  • 1tablespoon balsamic vinegar, preferably aged
  • 6garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (from about 3 to 4 sprigs) or 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2teaspoons onion powder
  • ½teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1¾ to 2pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 5ounces baby spinach
  • 1(8- to 10-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1cup grated Parmesan, for serving
  • Torn or sliced fresh basil, for serving
  • Black pepper, for serving
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

509 calories; 17 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 49 grams protein; 1137 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, whisk together the stock, wine and tomato paste until the paste dissolves. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, oregano, onion powder, red-pepper flakes and salt. (If you are using unsalted stock, add an additional ½ teaspoon salt.) Add the chicken and stir to combine. Cook on low until the chicken is very tender and the flavors are blended, 5 to 6 hours.

  2. Step 2

    Increase the heat to high for 10 minutes. Coarsely shred the chicken with two forks, pressing pieces of chicken against the side of the slow cooker to break the thighs apart. Stir in the spinach so that it wilts into the soup.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the tortellini, cover the slow cooker, and cook until the tortellini are al dente and warmed through, about 3 minutes. Taste the soup and add salt if it tastes flat. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with Parmesan, basil and black pepper.

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Comments

Jo

Skip the onion powder and saute chopped onions, garlic and any other savory like carrots and celery for a few minutes. Added flavor and fiber, worth the extra step.

Jeff

Made this today, without any substitutions or changes to the recipe (I know, weird, huh? I like to be different). It was tasty, but nothing to write home about. I like soups, so probably will try it again this winter. Had it with a salad and toasted baguette, which was especially good when dipped in the soup.

julie

I thought this was very good, and very easy to make. I did not have fire roasted tomatoes, so I added some smoked paprika and blackening seasoning, and a little brown sugar.

Lynn Bentson

Sarah , you Are the working parents friend . Thanks , and thanks for saying what to do if (so surprising ) you are gone > 6 hours

Vanessa

Good, but use leeks/onion instead of onion powder. Add a dash of cream for richness. I also prefer Tuscan kale over the spinach.

Dave

Delicious! For those saying it's lacking flavor, add salt. I also stirred in some heavy cream at the end for fun. Next time I will try with ground meat as the chicken was a little stringy-- I liked it but my toddler didn't (loved the soup though). Thank you Sarah DiGregorio!

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