Creamy Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

By á-178568

Ingredients

• 3 - 2 oz envelope white sauce mix
• 12 cups water
• 3 - 14 oz can vegetable broth
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 9 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 - 7 or 8 ounce package dried cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
• 3 - 12 ounce can evaporated milk
• 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or torn spinach
• Ground black pepper (optional)
• Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Details

Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place dry white sauce mix in a 4-quart slow cooker or larger. Gradually add the water to the white sauce mix, stirring until smooth. Stir in broth, mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat for 5-6 hours or on high-heat for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
3. Stir in dried tortellini. Cover and cook on low-heat for 1 hour more or high-heat for 45 minutes more.
4. Stir in evaporated milk and fresh spinach. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with black pepper and Parmesan cheese.
Makes 12 servings.