5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Tortellini Soup
When cold weather calls for comfort, this slow cooker beef tortellini soup delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Inspired by classic Italian tortellini in brodo and adapted for busy weeknights, this 5-ingredient crock pot soup combines savory ground beef, rich tomato broth, and tender cheese tortellini into one satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Using frozen cheese tortellini keeps prep time short while still giving you that irresistible, silky bite of stuffed pasta. The slow cooker does all the work, making this recipe perfect for hands-off dinners, meal prep, or cozy weekends when you want something warm, filling, and homemade without standing over the stove.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup:
Just 5 simple ingredients no complicated shopping list
Hearty enough for a main dish protein + pasta in one bowl
Perfect winter comfort food warm, rich, and ultra-cozy
Dump-and-go slow cooker recipe ideal for busy days
Great for leftovers & meal prep flavors get even better overnight
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
1 (24–26 oz) jar marinara or tomato basil pasta sauce
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (19–20 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
Directions:
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker. Add marinara sauce, beef broth, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the broth is rich and flavorful.
About 25–30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen cheese tortellini. Cook on HIGH until tender but not mushy.
Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Optional toppings like grated Parmesan or fresh herbs are welcome extras.
What to Serve With Beef Tortellini Soup:
Crusty bread, baguette, or garlic bread for dipping
Simple green salad with vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables like carrots or Brussels sprouts
Easy Variations & Tips:
Swap ground beef for Italian sausage or ground turkey
Add spinach or frozen vegetables with the tortellini
Stir in a splash of cream at the end for a creamier tortellini soup
Don’t overcook the pasta check at the 20-minute mark
This easy slow cooker beef tortellini soup is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. Cozy, filling, and endlessly customizable, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll come back to all winter long.
