In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except basil and tortellini; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, stir basil and tortellini into stew. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
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I have tried copying several chicken soup recipes from those I have eaten at restaurants such as Olive Garden. You just have to do a search on the recipe name. As for the escarole, I often put escarole or raw spinach leaves on top of my chicken soup. Just wash it, tear it into pieces and float it on top of the soup. Very delish and good for you, too. (04/09/2009)