Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup diced onions or 1 small onion
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic
• 1/2 cup diced carrots or 2 medium carrots
• 1 lb ground beef, browned
• 4 cups of loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
• 4 cups beef broth (1 carton)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 16 ounces frozen cheese tortellini

Recipe

• 1 if using frozen tortellini, put bag in refrigerator to begin to thaw. combine all other ingredients in the slow-cooker.
• 2 cook on low for 7 hours or high for 5 hours. (i have only cooked this recipe on the low setting, personally.).
• 3 before adding tortellini, break up chunks of cream cheese with a whisk. stir in tortellini. cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until tender and hot.