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Italian Tortellini Stew




List of Ingredients



• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 2 medium zucchini, shredded
  
• 1 large carrot, shredded
  
• 2 (14-1/2 oounce) cans ready to serve chicken or vegetable broth
  
• 1 (28 ounce) can crunshed tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, copped
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked, dry cheese filled tortellini
  






Instructions



1. Combine all ingredients except tortellini in crock pot; mix well. Cover; cook on low for at least 6 hours.
   
   
2. When ready to serve, increase heat to high; add tortellini. Cook an additional 20 minutes, or until tortellini are soft.
   
   
3. Servings: 8
   
   






Final Comments


Note: Can substitute fresh tortellini (9 ounces) and reduced the final cooking time to about 10 minutes or till done.