Slow Cooker Beef-Tortellini Soup

~*Kisha*~'s Note:

Found in a Betty Crocker cookbook

• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 1 large onion , chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1 large carrot , chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1 stalk celery , medium, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
• 2 (10 ½ ounce) cans condensed beef consomme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 2 cups frozen cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 cup green giant valley fresh steamers frozen cut green beans

Directions:

1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, add beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sugar, tomatoes and beef consommé in order listed.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
3. 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.