Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup delivers 21g protein and 483 calories per serving in a convenient one-pot format. Quick stovetop setup produces 10 servings, covering multiple lunch days with minimal active cooking. Carbs and protein combine efficiently here for refueling between training days.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(454g)
Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Italian seasoning(15g)
- •Beef bouillon cube(10g)
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(960g)
- •Cornstarch(60g)
- •Half and half cream(1021g)
- •Pasta, Cheese Tortellini, Dry(340g)
- •Spinach(1200g)
- •Whole Milk(240g)
Instructions
- 1Place the browned sausage, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon powder, salt, and broth in a 6-quart / litre slow cooker bowl. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
- 2Uncover and skim any fat that is sitting on the top of the soup with a spoon; discard. Stir in the cornstarch mixture with the evaporated milk (or half and half or cream). Add the tortellini and mix well. Cover again and cook on HIGH heat setting for a further 45 minutes until the soup has thickened, and the tortellini is soft and cooked through.
- 3Add in the spinach, pressing the leaves down to completely submerse into the liquid. Cover again for a further 5-10 minutes until the leaves have wilted.
- 4Pour in milk in 1/3 cup increments, as needed, to reach your desired thickness and consistency (I needed 1 cup); taste test and season with extra salt ONLY if needed, and pepper to suit your tastes.
- 5Serve with crusty warmed bread
Nutrition — Per Serving
483
calories
21g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 12.9g
- Sodium
- 931 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.1g
10 servings per batch · ~454g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup have per serving?
Each serving delivers 21g of protein and 483 calories, with 27g fat and 42g carbs. This is a balanced creamy soup where protein and carbs are moderate relative to the overall calorie load.
How long does Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup take to prep?
Quick prep time with 10 servings per batch gives you several days of ready-to-heat meals in one session. The slow cooker handles the majority of the cooking process after initial ingredient assembly.
Is Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup good for muscle gain?
At 483 calories and 42g carbs per serving, this soup functions as a calorie-dense side or lighter entrée during a muscle gain phase. You'd need to pair it with additional protein sources since 21g per serving is on the lower end for a standalone meal.
