The first time I ever had this soup was right after my second daughter was born – some friends had prepared it and brought it by with some homemade wheat bread.  Our whole family ate it up…except for the baby, of course.

Today, it’s one of my favorites and I really like how EASY it is to prepare!

Tortellini and Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cans italian style stewed tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 can sliced carrots (drained)
• 1 can corn (drained)
• 1 bag frozen green beans
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
• basil

Directions:

Cut up your sausage, remove casings.  Pour all contents into the crock-pot.  Stir.  Set crock-pot on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.  Then, eat.

Note:  If your soup gets a little thick, add more water or tomato juice…whichever.  Also, when it comes to the veggies, feel free to experiment.  Also, feel free to add more or less…it’s just up to your tastes!  Same with the basil…

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