SLOW COOKER TORTELLINI SOUP CREAM CHEESE RECIPES

As they say, opposites attract. That’s certainly the case with sweet, acidic tomatoes and creamy dairy—in all its many forms. After all, it’s this better-together combination that makes lasagna so luxurious, pizza so mouthwatering and grilled cheese and tomato soup so irresistible. So when we set out to make an extra-easy slow-cooker soup, we knew we wanted it to feature this combo. But hold on—dairy in the slow cooker? That’s usually a less-than-ideal combination (dairy can easily curdle in the slow cooker). That’s why the trick to this recipe is waiting until the end to add the cream and cheesy tortellini. That’s right, we decided a double-dose of dairy would be the perfect complement to the tomatoes in this soup, and the result is rich, velvety and very comforting! And that’s not all, the dollop of fresh pesto adds bright, anise-tinged notes and the sprinkle of shredded Parmesan adds nutty richness that take this simple soup to the next level!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 , CarbohydrateContent 29 g, CholesterolContent 75 mg, FatContent 3 1/2 , FiberContent 2 g, ProteinContent 9 g, SaturatedFatContent 11 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, SodiumContent 940 mg, SugarContent 14 g, TransFatContent 1/2 g

A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 02 hours 20 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 02 hours 00 minutes

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, FatContent 19g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 57mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 885mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 22g protein.