Crock Pot Creamy Tortellini Soup

From Better Homes & Gardens

• Ready In: 7 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (2 ounce) package white sauce mix
• 4  cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package  dried  cheese tortellini
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 6  cups  fresh  baby spinach leaves

Directions

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