Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound 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 carrots
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • ¼ 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

1. 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. 2. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into slow cooker;...

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