SLOW-COOKER BEEF-TORTELLINI SOUP

Slow-Cooker Beef-Tortellini Soup image

Irresistible aromas come from a beefy soup that's been brewin' without as much as a stir.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
1 large onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed beef consommé
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cups frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup frozen cut green beans

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, add beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sugar, tomatoes and beef consommé in order listed.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
About 25 minutes before serving, stir in basil, frozen tortellini and green beans. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 25 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g