This easy Crock Pot Meatball and Tortellini Soup is an all-in-one slow cooker meal that is made with pre-made meatballs and cheese tortellini!
A WARM AND HEARTY 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
- celery
- Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
- grated Parmesan cheese
HOW TO MAKE SLOW cOOKER 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 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper).
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Crock Pot Meatball and Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag of frozen Italian meatballs
- 1 pound bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 32 ounce container beef Broth
- 15.5 ounce can cannellini beans
- 14.5 ounce 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 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and 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 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper).
- Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: August 2011
Updated & republished: May 2020
Rug Cleaning Santa Monica
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!
Jason@JLHealth
This looks seriously good! I could eat a big ol' bowl right now...
moonflower
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!
MaryBeth
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.
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Anne@frommysweetheart
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! : )
The Farmers Wife
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! 😉
carolinaheartstrings
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.
Leslie
This looks delicious!!! I can imagine making this on a cold night with a big loaf of crusty bread!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Sandra
This looks easy, but packed with flavor...I am totally going to try this soon..I love this idea!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Holly
Bran this sounds fantastic! I am so ready for soups and stews and colder weather!! Lol Great job as always girl!
Gloria
Look delicious!!! gloria
Andrea {From the Bookshelf}
This looks amazing! Love slow cooker soup recipes!
Lizzy
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~
Erin
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!
scratch-made wife
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!
Lark
Brandi, I am a soup kind of girl. And I am always looking for new recipes. Thanks this is one I WILL be making!
tammy
This sounds delish!! thanks!!!!
Aarthi
i love this...This looks perfect...looks so comforting..Thanks for the recipe dear.....
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
I love tortellini soup! I've never tried putting meatballs in it though, I bet it tastes great!
Edgar
I love soup and this looks fantastique!!!! Thanks!!
Cannary Family
Oh, yeah - I printed that one off right away! Love soup in the crock - so great for Fall. Thanks!
Hester
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.
RavieNomNoms
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!
Pretend Chef
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.