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Creamy Tortellini Soup

Rated :   by 2 people
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 5 to 6 hours (low), plus 1 hour, or 2 1/2 to 3 hours (high), plus 45 minutes
 
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Creamy Tortellini Soup
rvalenzuela says:
Fabulous and really easy. I used chicken stock because that's what I had on hand. The whole family......
Fabulous and really easy. I used chicken stock because that's what I had on hand. The whole family loved it.
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Ingredients

  • 1  1.8-ounce envelope 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  cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2  teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1/4  teaspoon salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/8  teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1  7- to 8-ounce package dried cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
  • 1  12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 6  cups fresh baby spinach leaves or torn spinach
  •   Ground black pepper (optional)
  •   Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Place dry white sauce mix in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. 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 setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

3. Stir in dried tortellini. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 1 hour more or high-heat setting for 45 minutes more.

4. Stir in evaporated milk and fresh spinach. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 450,
  • Total Fat (g) 18,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 7,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 34,
  • Sodium (mg) 1710,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 53,
  • Fiber (g) 2,
  • Protein (g) 22,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Comments ( 2 )
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rvalenzuela wrote:

Fabulous and really easy. I used chicken stock because that's what I had on hand. The whole family loved it.

10/27/2009 09:03:29 PM Report Abuse
starstruck729 wrote:

Pretty good. It smells more flavorful than it tastes, but it is still good.

10/27/2009 11:05:10 AM Report Abuse

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