Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Soup

• 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups water
• 14 cup diced onions or 1 small onion
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic
• 12 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

1. If using frozen tortellini, put bag in refrigerator to begin to thaw.
2. Combine all other ingredients in the slow-cooker.
3. Cook on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.
4. (I have only cooked this recipe on the LOW setting, personally.
5. ).
6. Before adding tortellini, break up chunks of cream cheese with a whisk.
7. Stir in tortellini.
8. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until tender and hot.

spaghetti sauce, water, onions, garlic, carrots, ground beef, fresh spinach leaves, beef broth, cream cheese, mushrooms, frozen cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-crockpot-tortellini-soup-520657 (may not work)