Slow Cooker Spicy Beef Tortellini Soup

• Meat

  • 1 lb Beef stew meat

• Produce

  • 2 (14.5oz cans Tomatoes, fire-roasted

• Canned Goods

  • 3 cups Vegetable broth

• Condiments

  • 2 cups Marinara or spaghetti sauce, spicy

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Tortellini pasta noodles, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 1 Parmesan cheese, grated

Found on slowcookergourmet.net

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)

Directions

• Add stew meat, spaghetti sauce, broth, diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning to slow cooker
• Cover and cook on low for 7 - 9 hours
• Remove lid and stir (you can also break up any larger chunks of stew meat if desired)
• Add tortellini pasta and turn slow cooker to high, let cook for 20-30 minutes or until pasta is tender
• 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
• Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese or as desired