This easy Crock Pot Meatball and Tortellini Soup is an all-in-one slow cooker meal that is made with premade meatballs and cheese tortellini!
CROCK POT MEATBALL AND TORTELLINI SOUP
There is just something so comforting about soup and this one is so easy to throw together. And if you are experiencing hot 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.
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS SOUP
- Feel free to use chicken or turkey meatballs in this recipe or leave them out altogether.
- If the tortellini or meatballs you purchase are fresh and not frozen, you can cut down on the cook time for this by at least and hour and a half.
- This can be made on the stovetop as well. Just use a large pot and simmer on low for about an hour or until meatballs are warmed all the way through. Add your tortellini in around the last 20 minutes of cooking.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
Italian meatballs
cheese tortellini
beef broth
cannellini beans
Italian diced tomatoes (with basil, garlic & oregano)
onion
garlic
garlic
celery
Italian seasoning
salt & pepper
grated parmesan cheese
HOW TO MAKE SLOW OOKER MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP:
In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, pour beef broth, beans (do not drain), diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, Italian seasoning and frozen meatballs - then stir.
Cover and set slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
About 30-45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add frozen tortellini.
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).
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
CRAVING MORE RECIPES? GIVE THESE A TRY!
CROCK POT MEATBALL AND TORTELLINI SOUP
This easy Crock Pot Meatball and Tortellini Soup is an all-in-one slow cooker meal that is made with premade meatballs and cheese tortellini!
Print
Pin
Rate
Servings: 6
Calories: 446kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag of frozen Italian meatballs
- 1 pound bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 32 oz container beef Broth
- 1 15.5 oz can cannellini beans
- 1 14.5 oz can Italian diced tomatoes (with 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 for topping
Instructions
- 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.
- About 30-45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add frozen tortellini. 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).
- Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2.8mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @thecountrycook and mention us #thecountrycook!
Originally published: August 2011
Updated & republished: May 2020
Is it possible to use chicken broth rather than beef broth?
Of course if that is what you prefer! 🙂
I added kale and red pepper flakes (and used frozen onions) - this recipe was SO easy and yummy!
This recipe is so wonderful in every way. Quick, easy, affordable and best of all delicious. Every single person who I served it to including teens, company and my husband all loved it and got seconds. I've been making it for years now and this is a staple in our home along with so many of Brandie's recipes. Once again, thank you for feeding us so well.
My husband and I love this soup. So easy, just dump and cook for the most part. Thank you.
Question---------Can I make this recipe using Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles instead of the meatballs
One of my favorite recipes on this site! It's hard to stop eating it, so yummy. I always make it just as written and it's always a hit.
Thank you so very much Leeny! I really appreciate you coming back and taking the time to review!
Can you make this as a freezer meal? If so, how would you do that?
You show a two pound bag of meatballs and then say to add a 1 pound bag. Which is it? Made this twice now, the family loved it, much better with homemade Italian meatballs though. This recipe is a keeper!!!
Excellent recipe my family loved this soup . It was even better tasting the next day. The only thing I did differently was I made my meatballs homemade! This made a world.pof difference in adding additional flavor to the soup. I also added a little frozen spinach the last hour and half of cooking.
did you cook the meatballs for the full 8 hours? Or precook them?
Did you add the spinach in frozen? I also bought frozen spinach to put in but am afraid if I put it in frozen it will water down the broth ??
Has anyone tried making this in an electric pressure cooker or InstantPot? Would love to know what you set the time to!
I made this today exactly as the recipe is written. It was excellent!! It was so easy to make and my husband and son agreed that this is a “make again” recipe!! Love reading through your recipes and can’t wait to try more!
Can I cook the Tortellini Meatball Soup on high.? If so for how long? It sounds like something my whole family will eat. But Im a last min. cooker. even with the slow cooker
You sure can. It's all cooked through - you are just basically warming it up. So about 2-3 hours on high should work 🙂
I just made this for the first time, cooked on high 3 hours, then added tortellini. Only thing I did different was used chicken broth. This is a simple meal and delicious
This recipe looks great! I love to use my slow cooker, but I got a new stock pot for Christmas. Do you have suggestions on timing for cooking on the stove?
Made this yesterday.
My husband can't eat cheese. Is there something else I could use in place of the cheese tortellini?
Hi Barbara, you could just use regular pasta. The tortellini just makes this more filling. 🙂
I made this soup a few weeks ago and it was delicious!! We had it for two meals and I took it to work for lunch at least once. Will definitely make again.
Making this for dinner tonight! We also included this recipe in my meals group that 6 of us do monthly! Can't wait to try it. Has anyone calculate the approximate calories and sodium content for this soup? I am using reduced sodium beef broth for this. Thanks!
I have it in the crockpot right now. Tortellini going in in about 35 mins! Everyone should be on the way home from work and I hope they will enjoy it. Thanks for all the fantastic recipes!!
Thank you! I just put this in the crock pot. I had a pack of ground chicken so I seasoned it up added panko, egg, and little ketchup & milk. Browned the meatballs on the stove and instead of beef broth used less sodium chicken broth. I can tell this is going to taste wonderful! I am going to enjoy more of your favorite crock pot recipes! Kelly
This soup was absolutely delicious! My whole family loved it! Even my picky 5 year old! I love all your recipes!
Made this last night when it was so cold outside...it was delicious! The guys loved it. It was very hearty & filling.
Made this yesterday for dinner. OMG it is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
I am making this soup right now and cant wait to try it. Every recipe of yours that I have tried have been wonderful. Keep up the good work.
I made this yesterday, but I used a 13 oz. bag of frozen bite-sized mini ravioli instead of tortellini. I also made it on the stove instead of the crock-pot. It was absolutely amazing! It is jam-packed, so I added 2-3 cups more of stock after awhile and could have probably used a large can of tomatoes. This will be made often. Thanks so much for posting this! 🙂
I would like a bowl of this, please! I am so happy soup season is finally here!
I made this for a church potluck yesterday. It was a huge hit!! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe.
Made this for our church potluck yesterday. It was a huge hit!! It's so good!!! Nothing was left. Thank you for the recipe. Can't wait to try more of your recipes.
Okay people... I tried this recipe and it is honestly TO DIE FOR!!!
Sooo Tasty! I was very impressed with the flavor. It tastes like a soup from a fancy italian restaurant. I added a little more fresh garlic and a small can of tomato sauce and it was amazing! This soup also freezes beautifully great for those nights you come home so tired and hungry and don't feel like cooking. Thanks so much for such a wonderful recipe. This ones is definitely a keeper!! Do not leave out the breadsticks and the parmesan cheese. This is the final magic touch! I bought frozen garlic breadsticks that you just heat up and OMG!sooo yummy with the soup..stick to your ribs good!!! I imagine homemade breadsticks would make it even better! 😛
Run to the kitchen and make it now!
OMG I love this soup! I have made this soup several times and finally remembered to leave a review. It is super easy and full of wonderful flavor. My whole picky family loves it. We have it regularly when it's cold out, which is many months of the year in Northeast Wisconsin. Thank you so much for this quick, easy, hearty, and super duper delicious meal!
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
Just put this in the crock pot for our Thanksgiving Eve meal! Can't wait! 🙂
This is definitely going on my menu plan for this week. It looks amazing, I can never have too many crock pot recipes bookmarked!
I have it in the crockpot now, can't wait to taste it tonight. Yum!!!
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 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!
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.
Cook Tortellini SEPARATE from the soup, IF you know you'll have Leftovers.
Serve the soup, add tortellini per bowl as needed.. Store the Leftovers Separately
If you store the Soup with the pasta in it.. The pasta will turn to mush..
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!
This looks seriously good! I could eat a big ol' bowl right now...
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!
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.
Your point is valueble for me. Thanks!
My blog:
rachat credit rapide http://www.rachatdecredit.net
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! : )
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! 😉
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.
This looks delicious!!! I can imagine making this on a cold night with a big loaf of crusty bread!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
This looks easy, but packed with flavor...I am totally going to try this soon..I love this idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Bran this sounds fantastic! I am so ready for soups and stews and colder weather!! Lol Great job as always girl!
Look delicious!!! gloria
This looks amazing! Love slow cooker soup recipes!
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~
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!
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 sounds delish!! thanks!!!!
i love this...This looks perfect...looks so comforting..Thanks for the recipe dear.....
I love tortellini soup! I've never tried putting meatballs in it though, I bet it tastes great!
I love soup and this looks fantastique!!!! Thanks!!
Oh, yeah - I printed that one off right away! Love soup in the crock - so great for Fall. Thanks!
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.
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'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.