Name: Beefy Italian Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 cup (1 L) beef stock; ½ tsp (2 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning; ½ tsp (2 mL) salt; ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper; 7 ½ oz (213 mL) canned tomato sauce; 19 oz (540 mL) canned tomatoes, chopped, with juices; 2 cup (500 mL) sliced mushrooms; 10 oz (300 g) package fresh or frozen cheese-filled tortellini; 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced; ¼ cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Serve this delicious beef slow-cooker soup recipe with crusty bread for a satisfying one-bowl meal.

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*1 large onion, chopped2 carrots, peeled and chopped4 cup (1 L) beef stock½ tsp (2 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning½ tsp (2 mL) salt¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper7 ½ oz (213 mL) canned tomato sauce19 oz (540 mL) canned tomatoes, chopped, with juices2 cup (500 mL) sliced mushrooms10 oz (300 g) package fresh or frozen cheese-filled tortellini1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced¼ cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Cook ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon, until browned and completely cooked. Drain, if necessary. Transfer to 3-1/2 to 6-quart (3.5 to 6 L) slow cooker. Add onion, carrots, stock, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.

Cook, covered, on LOW for 6 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.

Add zucchini, parsley and drained tortellini to slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and zucchini is tender. Spoon into individual bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.