Dice broccoli into bite sized pieces
Dice yellow onion
In a slow cooker, add broccoli, shredded carrots, and yellow onion.
Next add salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Next, add 3 cups chicken broth. Then, in a separate bowl, add 1 cup chicken broth with ⅓ cup cornstarch. Mix and combine. (This will create a slurry and thicken the sauce) Add to crockpot.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or High for 3 hours.
Next, add heavy cream, shredded cheese, and tortellini. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until tortellini is softened.
