Creamy Tortellini Soup
A white sauce mix and dried tortellini make this satisfying soup recipe extra easy; stirring in the spinach at the last minute gives it fresh-from-the garden flavor.
Ingredients
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1 1.8-ounce envelope white sauce mix
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4 cups water
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1 14-ounce can vegetable broth
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1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 7- to 8-ounce package dried cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
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1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
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6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or torn spinach
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Ground black pepper (optional)
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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 information
Calories 450, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 1710 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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