Slow Cooker Italian Tortellini Soup--Revised

By Karins_Cookin

Ingredients

• 1 lb mild bulk Italian sausage
• 2 garlic cloves,minced
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp basil
• 2 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 15-20 About 15-20 oz frozen tortellini
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped onion
• 5 cups water
• 5 tsp beef bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a skillet, brown the sausage. At the same time saute the onions and garlic, until onions are nice and soft. Drain off extra grease. Transfer to a 6 quart slow cooker.
2. Add in the water and beef bouillon, carrots, oregano, basil, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
3. Cover and cook on LOW about for 5 hours until carrots are soft. Add in the tortellini, zucchini and peppers. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 additional hour and season with more oregano and basil if needed. Serve.