SLOW COOKER SPICY BEEF TORTELLINI SOUP

Serves: about 6

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound beef stew meat
  • 2 cups spicy marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 (14.5oz) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or regular diced tomatoes if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz dried tortellini pasta noodles
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
  • grated parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add stew meat, spaghetti sauce, broth, diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning to slow cooker
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7 – 9 hours
  3. Remove lid and stir (you can also break up any larger chunks of stew meat if desired)
  4. Add tortellini pasta and turn slow cooker to high, let cook for 20-30 minutes or until pasta is tender
  5. To cut the acidity a bit you can stir in one to two tablespoons of cream, this is optional but does help the flavors work together nicely
  6. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese or as desired
Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet