We are quickly approaching 'Back to School' time in our area. I know many districts around the state have already started school but we are one of those after Labor Day school starters.
My mind slowly starts thinking of fall. And all things cool and autumn-like.
The smell of apples and cinnamon. The cool breezes that will soon be approaching. We get small tastes of it here in Virginia during September. Then just as we are getting into fall moods, we get smacked with a week of 90 degree temperatures just to mess us it all up entirely. Oh, that Mother Nature, she's a prankster!
So in celebration of Slow Cookers and fall meals, I thought I would share a great little soup.
There is just something so comforting about soup and this one is so easy to throw together.
And if you are still experiencing 100 degree temperatures wherever you are, then making this in a slow cooker won't heat up your house. Also, this is a fantastic recipe to double up and take to a potluck. Just make sure your slow cooker is at least 6 quarts if you are going to double this recipe.
½ bag of frozen Italian Meatballs (1 pound)
1 bag (1 pound) frozen cheese tortellini
Beef Broth (32 oz.)
1 can (15.5 oz) Cannellini Beans
1 can (14.5 oz.) Italian Diced Tomatoes (has basil, garlic & oregano in it)
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
½ tbsp. Italian Seasoning
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
Pour beef broth in slow cooker and add beans (do not drain), diced tomatoes (do not drain), onion, garlic, celery, Italian seasoning and frozen meatballs.
Set slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Set slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
About 30-45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add frozen tortellini (or pasta). Allow to cook thoroughly. Add salt & pepper to taste (I usually add about a tsp. of table salt and ½ tsp of freshly ground black pepper).
34 comments:
Perfect timing Brandie. The weather is turning slightly cooler and it is definitely time for warming comfort food. Love the tortellini adding another texture to this soup.
I'm the kind of person who can eat soup any time of year. We're still experiencing 100+ degree temps here in Houston but this sounds so delicious. This has comfort food written all over it. I love all of the flavors in this soup.
YUMMMMMM! I love tortellini...one of my favorite things to have. I, however, have never had it in a slow cooker soup. This looks great!
I love tortellini soup! I've never tried putting meatballs in it though, I bet it tastes great!
Oh, yeah - I printed that one off right away! Love soup in the crock - so great for Fall. Thanks!
I love soup and this looks fantastique!!!! Thanks!!
i love this...This looks perfect...looks so comforting..Thanks for the recipe dear.....
This sounds delish!! thanks!!!!
Brandi, I am a soup kind of girl. And I am always looking for new recipes. Thanks this is one I WILL be making!
This is the 2nd meatball soup I have seen today. It is going to inspire me! I don't think I have ever tried to make one, and i struggle with my son trying things. but I think he would like the meatballs, and eat this. Saving it for later! Thanks! Good luck with back to school, we started last week!
I think we're all starting to yearn for cooler temps. :) I know I can't wait to break out the slow cooker and will definitely be bookmarking this for future use!
Yum! I can't wait for this hot weather to break so I can make soup! This looks fabulous...and filling enough for the guys~
Bran this sounds fantastic! I am so ready for soups and stews and colder weather!! Lol Great job as always girl!
This looks delicious!!! I can imagine making this on a cold night with a big loaf of crusty bread!
Thanks for sharing! :)
This looks amazing! Love slow cooker soup recipes!
Look delicious!!! gloria
This looks easy, but packed with flavor...I am totally going to try this soon..I love this idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!
That looks like the perfect dinner soup. Thanks for making and sharing that one. Come over and visit us. We have a wonderful chicken and dumpling recipe today.
You really are a girl after my own heart! I love that you use store brand products just like I do and aren't afraid to show it! You're just plain awesome! Oh, and so is the recipe! ;-)
Oh what a beautiful soup! I love slow cooker recipes and would really love to come home from work one day and have this enticing me from the minute I walked in the door! : )
Your point is valueble for me. Thanks!
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Love the soup. You always have the best recipes that are so simple to make!!!
I really love a good soup and it is even better when cooked on a Sunday in the slow cooker. I will so be making this one when the weather gets cold again.
I just had my 2nd bowl of this soup!!! I cannot stop eating eat...lol my husband loved it also my "picky" daughter and her boyfriend. Thanks for the recipe! This will become one of our favorites!
This looks seriously good! I could eat a big ol' bowl right now...
I am so excited to try this recipe! I love making stuff in the slow cooker so that it's ready by the time I get home for work... I get sick of the repetitive meals though... This is a new one!
Hi Brandy: I love your blog and I have made quite a few recipes from it recently. Everything has been a hit. This soup was wonderful. But my son wasn't crazy about the tortellini, is there another pasta that you could suggest?
Hi Cindy! I'm glad you've enjoyed all the recipes you've tried so far. You can really use any type of pasta you like. Be careful though, most pasta shapes like to absorb all the liquid in the soup. So if you are going to add a pasta (maybe ditalini?) add it in the last 15 minutes or so but be prepared to add more beef broth to the mixture. Maybe start with a cup of dry pasta (you can always add more if you want it). Keep a couple of cups (or more) of beef broth handy because you will need it after the pasta is ready and has absorbed some of the liquid.
I made this 2 days ago and my family wants to know when I'm making it again. Such flavor it had! And I'm pretty sure it was even better the next day as leftovers!
The BEST SOUP EVER! I made this last night and my husband said this ranked with one of his favorite things that I have ever made! Pretty good, considering, we've been married 25 years! Thanks again!
I have it in the crockpot now, can't wait to taste it tonight. Yum!!!
This is definitely going on my menu plan for this week. It looks amazing, I can never have too many crock pot recipes bookmarked!
Just put this in the crock pot for our Thanksgiving Eve meal! Can't wait! :-)
This recipe looks wonderful! I'd love it if you submitted it to us here at Gooseberry Patch for possible inclusion in a new slow cooker cookbook. Just follow the link for simple directions! Thanks!
http://www1.gooseberrypatch.com/gooseberry/recipe.nsf/f.sharearecipe
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