Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

By Slow Cooker Gourmet
Total Time
8 Hrs, 20 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1-1/2 cups

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
8 Hrs
Total Time
8 Hrs, 20 Mins
Calories
890
Total Fat
66
Polyunsaturated Fat
16
Cholesterol
213
Sodium
2041
Carbohydrates
38
Dietary Fiber
4
Protein
40

Ingredients

Soup:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 ounces sliced baby Portobello mushrooms
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces dried cheese tortellini pasta

Walnut Pesto:

  • 1 cup California walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

soup
  1. Add chicken, mushrooms, broth, thyme, onion powder and garlic powder to slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Remove fully cooked chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker.
  4. Stir in cream and tortellini.
  5. Cover and continue to cook on high for 15-30 minutes until noodles are tender.
walnut pesto
  1. In a food processor or blender, add walnuts, spinach, Parmesan and olive oil.
  2. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed until you achieve a smooth consistency.
  3. Add salt to taste.