Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup Slow Cooker

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From taste of home. slow cooker recipe

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Steps

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In a skillet , cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink.

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Drain.

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Transfer to a 5-qt.

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Slow cooker.

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Add the next 13 ingredients.

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Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

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Cook tortellini according to package directions.

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Drain.

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Stir into slow cooker.

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Cover and cook 30 minutes longer.

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Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

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Yield: 14 servings.

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Ingredients

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bulk italian sausage, beef broth, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, zucchini, onion, carrot, fresh mushrooms, green pepper, fresh parsley, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic clove, frozen cheese tortellini, parmesan cheese