Slow Cooker Beef-Tortellini Soup

 

1

lb beef stew meat

1

large onion, chopped (3/4 cup)

1

large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup)

1

medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

teaspoons sugar

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

2

cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed beef consommé

1

teaspoon dried basil leaves

2

cups frozen cheese-filled tortellini

1

cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen cut green beans

• 1 In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, add beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sugar, tomatoes and beef consommé in order listed.
• 2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• 3 About 25 minutes before serving, stir in basil, frozen tortellini and green beans. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 25 minutes or until beans are tender.