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Tuscan Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal Recipe
Hannah Stewart
The cozy comfort of Tuscan cuisine with the convenience of make-ahead cooking. Picture yourself savoring a steaming bowl of creamy tortellini soup, filled with savory herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and plump cheese-stuffed pasta.
3 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Adults
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker or Crockpot
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 14.5 oz diced tomato can
  • 4 cups chicken broth or broth of preference
  • 4 cups Water
  • 20 oz cheese tortellini
  • 10 oz spinach frozen
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add ingredients, except water, broth, spinach, and tortellini, to a freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. (Keep Tortellini in original packaging and stick in freezer).
Slow Cooker Directions:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker, plus 4 cups broth and 4 cups water.
  • Cook on low for 2-3 hours, add spinach and tortellini during the last 1 hour of cooking time.
  • Stir, serve and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 4 cups broth and 4 cups water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release. 
  3. Stir in tortellini and spinach, closing the lid again and set the valve to seal.
  4. Set to High pressure for 2 minutes, followed by a quick release.
  5. Stir, serve and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
 
  • Use gluten-free tortellini and gluten-free broth.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • Use dairy-free tortellini.
Keyword crockpot dinners, Easy Dinner, freezer meals, Soups
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