*Slow Cooker Scrumptiousness* Creamy Tortellini Soup

I don't know about you, but when I hear the word *cream* my mouth just starts watering
There is nothing better in life than a creamy warm soup on a cool day
And it just happened to rain the day that I decided to whip this one up

The original recipe is from the pros over at BHG
With some modifications from me, more because I forgot to get a bunch of stuff at the market than because I thought it would taste better this way.
Whoops.

But, as with anything that includes cream, it was absolutely delish.

*Slow Cooker* Creamy Tortellini Soup

Ingredients 

1 - 2 oz envelope alfredo sauce mix

4 cups water

1 can chicken broth 

{or veggie broth if you want to go vegetarian for this one}

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 bushel of green onions, chopped

4 cloves preminced garlic

1/2 tsp basil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp oregano

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 package of cheesy tortellini {2-3 cups}

1 can evaporated milk

3 cups spinach

Black pepper and Parmesan cheese for topping

Alrighty then.
Start by chopping up the green onions and mushrooms, if they're not already chopped.

Empty the alfredo mix into the pot.

Slowly stir in the water.
Use a whisk.
I know you want to use the wooden spoon that you always use for the crock pot, but it won't work and you'll end up getting frustrated and splashing alfredo water on your work shirt....oh wait...that was just me.

Add the chicken broth, mushrooms, onions, garlic, basil, salt, oregano and cayenne pepper.
Stir that baby up.

Turn your crock pot to low at leave it for 6 - 7 hours.
Since I have my new magic crock pot, I set it to cook for 6.5 hours and then sit on warm until I got back.
If you don't have a magic crock pot, add an extra 1/2 - 1 cup of water depending on how long you're planning to be gone.


Come back, add the tortellini, and turn the crock pot to high for about an hour.
Go walk the dog, give your Hubs a hug, and tell him to be patient...dinner will be ready soon.

Add the spinach and condensed milk and stir to combine.
Let this sit in the warm pot for 5-10 minutes so that the spinach cooks down a touch and the mixture gets all nice at hot.

Spoon it into a bowl and top with cheesy cheese and fresh cracked brown pepper.
And smile as it warms your insides.

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