Crock-Pot Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb Italian bulk sausage
6 c. beef broth
1 -15 oz can diced or stewed tomatoes
2 - 8 oz cans tomato sauce
2 c. sliced zucchini
1 large onion - chopped
1 c. carrots - sliced
1/2 c. frozen corn
1 med. green pepper - seeded and chopped
1 t. sugar
1 t. oregano
1 t. basil
1 T. minced garlic
1 pkg. frozen or dried tortellini (cheap at Aldi's)
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping - optional

In skillet brown sausage over medium heat. Drain well. Transfer to crock-pot. Add remaining ingredients except tortellini. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the veggies are tender.

Cook tortellini according to package. (recommend reducing cook time about 3 minutes) Drain pasta and add to crock-pot. Cook 30 more minutes on low. Enjoy!