Crockpot Sweet Sausage Minestrone (Tortellini Soup)

Haven't tried doing this one in the slow cooker yet, but I think it can definitely be done:

SLOW COOKER VERSION

1 large onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 crushed garlic clove
1-13 3/4-oz. can beef broth
3 c. water
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
2 c. coarsely chopped cabbage
6 Italian sweet sausages (about 1 pound), chopped into 1/2 inch rounds
1 T. basil
1 T. oregano
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained
1/2 c. sliced olives
1 8 1/2-oz. can artichoke hearts
1 1-lb. pkg. fresh tortellini and cook until tortellini
fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

1. In a large slow cooker, combine:

1 large onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 crushed garlic clove
1-13 3/4-oz. can beef broth
3 c. water
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
2 c. coarsely chopped cabbage
6 Italian sweet sausages (about 1 pound), chopped into 1/2 inch rounds
1 T. basil
1 T. oregano
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained
1/2 c. sliced olives

2. Cook on low for about 4 hours.

3. Add 1 8 1/2-oz. can artichoke hearts and 1 1-lb. pkg. fresh tortellini and cook until tortellini is al dente, about 10-15 minutes.

8. Serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese as a garnish.

Recipe Credit: Alli Lunt