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

Angela Vedder
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of butternut squash and tortellini.


Shah Log
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


smart work
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This soup is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


SF FOYSAL
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This soup is delicious! The butternut squash is so creamy and the tortellini is cooked perfectly.


Dell Humphries
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Asolat
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This soup is delicious! The butternut squash is creamy and sweet, and the tortellini is perfectly cooked. The cheese and nutmeg add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Miki Jaga
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. The butternut squash is perfectly tender and the tortellini is cooked just right. The cheese and nutmeg add a really nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Micky Wendesen
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The butternut squash and tortellini are a great combination, and the cheese and nutmeg give it a really nice flavor.


Etuatimi Joseph
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This soup is delicious! The butternut squash is so creamy and the tortellini is perfectly cooked. The cheese and nutmeg add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rokibat Damilola
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends many times and they all love it. It's also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Mariah Martin - Whetstone
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The butternut squash was perfectly tender and the tortellini was cooked just right. The cheese and nutmeg gave the soup a really nice flavor.


Tinotendaishe Mzite
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This butternut squash and tortellini soup is a comforting and delicious meal. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the cheesy tortellini and the hint of nutmeg.