Recipes Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup 4.7 (75) 56 Reviews 6 Photos 'I adapted the original recipe for this flavorful soup so I could make it in the slow cooker,' writes Lydia Kroese from Minnetonka, Minnesota. 'It's ideal for staff luncheons at the school where I work, since we don't have easy access to a stove or oven.' By Allrecipes Member Allrecipes Member Website The Allrecipes Community includes over 15 million home cooks around the world who contribute recipes to our ever-growing library. Beyond submitting their personal recipes for publication, members of this supportive, food-driven community actively inspire one another through the photos, reviews, and videos they share. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on August 2, 2021 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Servings: 14 Yield: 14 servings Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 6 cups beef broth 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 cups sliced zucchini 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium green pepper, chopped ¼ cup minced fresh parsley 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the next 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into slow cooker; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired. I Made It Print