Slow Cooker Holiday Tortellini Stew

November 26, 2013

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I have a wealth of soup recipes in my arsenal for frigid days like today, when I just want to put on an over-sized, comfy sweater, stay at home, and warm my innards with a bowl of hearty stew. This Italian sausage/tortellini concoction will do just that. The tomatoes and green beans give this dish a wonderful holiday appeal!

4 sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, or about 3/4 can green beans
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini (or, I purchase the Di Amante brand un-cooked tortellinis from Costco and cook 3 cups)
1 T. chopped fresh oregano, or 1 t. dried oregano
1 c. water

Crumble sausages into a bowl and stir together with tomatoes, green beans, onion and Italian seasoning; place mixture in slow cooker. Cover slow cooker bowl and cook 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on...
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Nutritions

Calories
290

Sodium
1307mg
54% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
22g
45% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV