Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup

Submitted by Chef #494084

"Stolen directly from The BusyMomsRecipeBox.com. This is an awesome and easy recipe. Putting it here for safe keeping. Check out their blog!"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.

Reviews

[daytonajill]

Hubby and I both loved this - great rib-stickin' comfort food and easy enough for work days. Since my kitchen is gluten-free, I used my favorite Barilla gluten free pasta instead of the tortellini - worked great