Easy Italian Vegetable Soup

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 10 1⁄2 ounces condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 8  ounces  sliced mushrooms
• 1  medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1  medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dry red wine or 1⁄3 cup beef broth
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  ounces  shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, wine, basil and sugar in crock pot.
2. Cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.
3. Stir oil and salt into soup.
4. Garnish with cheese, if desired.