SLOW-COOKER CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TORTELLINI SOUP

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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Butternut Squash and Tortellini Soup image

Squash and apple are brilliant additions to this creamy, beer-spiked soup, made extra rich with three kinds of cheese.

Provided by By Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small sweet onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, finely diced
3 cups cubed butternut squash
2 carrots, chopped
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
1 can (12 oz) beer (I used pumpkin beer)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
10 oz cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
4 oz crumbled blue cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray or grease 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, apple, squash, carrots, chicken broth, milk, beer, crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or High heat setting 2 to 4 hours. Squash should be tender.
  • Transfer soup to blender; puree until smooth. Return to slow cooker.
  • Add tortellini and cheeses; stir to combine. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 10 minutes or until tortellini is soft.
  • Ladle into bowls; garnish with extra cheese, if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Jeremiah Bloodworth
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I would not recommend this soup to others.


SainFoo
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This soup is not as good as I expected it to be.


bautu benson
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This soup is a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.


Ashley Phelps
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This soup is too thick for my liking. I would add more broth next time.


Ayeshay Aftab
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some extra spices next time.


tarek vvm
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This soup is a great source of vitamins and nutrients.


Osunde Lucky
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I love the addition of tortellini to this soup. It makes it extra hearty and filling.


Mohammad Eron
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Umar Tahir
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This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Mj Humper
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Jacob Pratt
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Nora Stark
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I made this soup for my potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Pedro Tomiwa
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Kayra web
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of butternut squash and tortellini. The cheese makes it extra creamy and delicious.


Lucy B Molepo
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This was my first time making this soup and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Majid Mushtaq
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and chili flakes for a little extra spice.


Berhan Mola
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This soup is incredibly flavorful and comforting. The butternut squash and tortellini cook perfectly in the slow cooker, and the cheese adds a rich and creamy texture. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold win