Slow Cooker Beef Tortellini Soup

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Slow Cooker Beef Tortellini Soup
1lb beef stew meat
1 large onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium celery, chopped (½ cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (101/2 oz) condensed beef consomme
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cups frozen cheese filled tortellini
1 cup frozen cut green beans

1. In 3 ½ to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sugar, tomatoes, and beef consomme in order listed.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
3. Stir in basil, frozen tortellini and green beans. Increase heat setting to high. Cover; cook 25 to 30 minutes or until green beans or tender.

6 Servings (1 ½ cups each).