Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup - Slow Cooker - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
6 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the next 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into slow cooker; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).