SLOW COOKER CREAMY TORTELLINI, SPINACH AND CHICKEN SOUP

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 to 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken
• thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 4 cups frozen cheese tortellini (or you can use fresh)
• 3 cups packed spinach (you can definitely add more than this if you want)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup half and half

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a microwave-safe bowl add the