Crockpot Tortellini Soup with Meatballs and Veggies

Crockpot Tortellini Soup is a delicious combo of meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a comforting broth. You’ll love this Italian meatball tortellini soup recipe! Every bite has so much flavor for the whole family to enjoy! This is one of my favorite recipes to make for busy weeks! 

There’s nothing quite like a slow cooker soup! Easy recipes like this make me want to fill a bowl of soup to enjoy right this very moment! 

Making this slow cooker tortellini soup is loaded with simple ingredients and is such a comforting soup to share with family and friends! 

I make this easy tortellini soup during the winter months all the time, and my entire family loves coming home to it waiting and ready at the end of a long day. 

Crockpot recipes like this always have loads of flavor – and are so great for leftovers the next day. 

The next time that you’re craving a hearty soup, put this creamy tortellini soup on your radar. 

You can even spruce it up some and add fresh spinach or swap out the meatballs and use cooked chicken breasts. 

You can easily turn this into a slow cooker chicken tortellini soup that fast! 

Crockpot Tortellini Soup

This easy meatball tortellini soup is the definition of “set it and forget it” cooking. It’s a family favorite and the steps on the recipe card show why! 

Check out these easy dinner and simple slow cooker recipe! 

Spend a few minutes prepping the ground beef and carrots, then toss everything into the crockpot and be on your way!

All you have left to do is add the pasta during the last hour of cooking so that it’s perfectly tender without falling apart.

If you love this crock pot tortellini soup recipe, try this scrumptious chicken alfredo version that you make on the stovetop.

Or, capture more of that amazing Italian flavor with my Zuppa Toscana or Olive Garden Minestrone recipes!

Tips for Making Meatball Tortellini Soup

• Switch up the meat. 

The meatballs in this crock pot tortellini soup are made from ground beef. If you want a leaner option, try ground turkey or ground chicken instead. 

Or for a spicy kick, you can use ground hot Italian sausage or any flavor of ground sausage! 

• Add more flavor. 

Mix your favorite spices into the ground beef before you roll it into balls. A blend of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder are my go-to spices.

You can also add fresh basil, fresh parsley, or other dried herbs to the soup for a flavorful broth. 

• Make it creamy.

During the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, stir some cream cheese or heavy cream into the crockpot tortellini soup.

Stir well, let it sit, then stir again before serving so it’s nice and silky.

• Want to use fresh pasta? 

Make your own if you’re feeling ambitious, or simply grab a package of fresh (not frozen) tortellini from the refrigerated section of the store. 

All you need to do is stir in the pasta closer to serving time — roughly 15 to 20 minutes beforehand should be perfect.

Serving Suggestions

A simple side salad or crusty bread is all you really need alongside this tortellini meatball soup!

Beer bread or roasted garlic skillet bread are tasty alternatives to the usual soft breadsticks, rolls, or loaves.

Crock Pot Tortellini Soup FAQ

Storing and Reheating Tortellini Meatball Soup

Once cooled, transfer leftovers to an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days for best results.

Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until both the meat and pasta are warmed through to the center.

Having leftover homemade soups is perfect for colder months because that means that you can snuggle up on chilly days and already have the perfect meal ready and waiting to enjoy again! 

Enjoy!

With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Originally published August 2021, updated and republished July 2025

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