Comforting Slow-Cooker Tortellini and Vegetable Soup
This tortellini and vegetable soup is a delightful mix of Italian flavors and cozy comfort food, perfect for a chilly evening. The slow cooker does most of the hard work for you, leaving you with a creamy, hearty, and healthful meal that's as easy to make as it is delicious.
Combine the olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in your slow cooker, making sure all ingredients are well mixed.
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Add the tomato paste, chopped carrots, chopped celery, white wine, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker, mixing gently to combine everything.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3.5 hours.
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Stir in the spinach leaves, whole milk, grated parmesan cheese, and tortellini to the slow cooker 10 minutes before the end of the cook time.
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Cover and continue to cook until the spinach is wilted and the tortellini is tender.
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Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese, and serve.