Slow Cooker Tortellini Sausage and Kale Soup

INGREDIENTS

links of sausage, mild or spicy (still frozen makes it easier to cut)

4 cloves

garlic, minced

medium onion, diced

2 14.5 ounce cans

, fire roasted garlic diced tomatoes

6 cups

low sodium chicken broth

bay leaves

2 tsp

italian seasoning

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

1 lb

frozen cheese tortellini (no need to thaw)

2 cups

kale, roughly chopped

crushed red pepper flakes,

parmesan cheese for serving, if desired