When school is back in session, evenings can feel like a race against the clock. Between homework, sports practices, church activities, and everything else filling the calendar, the last thing I want to worry about is standing in the kitchen wondering what to make for dinner.
That's exactly why I love having this Creamy Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal waiting in my freezer.
This cozy slow cooker recipe is one of those meals that feels like comfort in a bowl. It's creamy, hearty, loaded with cheese tortellini, spinach, Italian sausage, and rich tomato Alfredo flavors. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to prep ahead of time, making busy weeknights so much easier.
If you're looking for a simple make-ahead dinner your whole family will love, this Creamy Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal is one you'll want to keep stocked in your freezer all year long.
Ingredients for Creamy Tortellini Soup
How to make Creamy Tortellini Soup: ingredients you need!
One reason I love this Creamy Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal is because it uses everyday grocery store ingredients.
For your freezer bag, you'll need:
Fresh spinach
Spaghetti sauce
Alfredo sauce
White onion
Sun-dried tomatoes
Cooked Italian sausage, cooked chicken, or cooked pork
On cooking day, you'll add:
Refrigerated cheese tortellini
Creamy Tortellini Soup Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Creamy Tortellini Soup
How to make Creamy Tortellini Soup: a step-by-step guide
How to Make Creamy Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal
Making this Creamy Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal couldn't be easier.
Simply place the spinach, spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, diced onion, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and your choice of cooked meat into a gallon-size freezer bag.
Seal the bag tightly, removing as much air as possible.
Label the bag and place it flat in your freezer.
When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw the freezer meal overnight in the refrigerator.
The next morning, pour everything into your slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours.
About 40 minutes before dinner, stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini.
Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking until the tortellini is tender and perfectly cooked.
Dinner is served!
Creamy Tortellini Soup: SIDE IDEA
There is something so comforting about opening the freezer and knowing dinner is already planned.
Taking a little time to prep freezer meals ahead of time has saved me from countless stressful evenings.
Instead of grabbing takeout, we get to enjoy a homemade meal together around the dinner table.
That extra time with family is always worth it.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Whenever you're doing freezer meal prep, make several Creamy Tortellini Soup Freezer Meal bags at once. Since you're already chopping onions and measuring ingredients, assembling multiple meals only takes a few extra minutes. Just remember to leave the tortellini out of the freezer bag and add it during the last 40 minutes of cooking so it stays perfectly tender and doesn't become mushy.
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12–16 oz sliced Italian sausagecooked chicken, or cooked pork
Add on Cooking Day
119–20 oz bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
Optional for Serving
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic bread
Side salad
Instructions
❄️ Freezer Prep
Add the ingredients
Place the spinach, spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, diced onion, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and your choice of cooked Italian sausage, cooked chicken, or cooked pork into a gallon-size freezer bag.
Seal and freezex
Seal the bag tightly, removing as much air as possible. Gently mix the ingredients together.
Label
Label the freezer bag with the recipe name and cooking instructions, then lay it flat in the freezer until ready to use.
🥣 Cooking Instructions
Thaw overnight
Transfer the freezer meal to the refrigerator the night before cooking.
Slow cook
Pour the contents of the freezer bag into your slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours.
Add the tortellini
About 40 minutes before serving, stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini.
Cover and continue cooking until the tortellini is tender.
Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
