CrockPot Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
1 Medium Green Bell Pepper (Chopped)
1 Medium Yellow Onion (Chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
2 Tablespoons Canned Tomato Paste
8 Ounces Canned Tomato Sauce
29 Ounces Canned Crushed Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
42 Ounces Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 Pound Sweet Italian Sausage (Browned, Lightly Crumbled And Drained)
2 Medium Carrots (Peeled, Sliced And Quickly Cooked In The Microwave For 3 Minutes)
1 Medium Zucchini (Diced)
18 Ounces Cheese Tortellini
Directions
Add all ingredients except cheese tortellini to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
Add tortellini pasta to soup, stir, recover and continue to cook an additional 30 minutes on HIGH.
Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with Parmesan or Romano cheese if desired.
