{Slow Cooker} Lasagna Tortellini Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

extra lean ground beef

1/2 cup

yellow onion (chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

1 can

crushed tomatoes

1 can

petite diced tomatoes

1 can

tomato paste

1 can

tomato condensed soup

1 tsp

white sugar

and 1/2 teaspoons dried basil

1/2 tsp

fennel seeds (optional)

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

1/2 tbsp

salt (adjust to preference)

1/4 tsp

pepper

3 cups

beef broth

package (16 ounces) frozen cheese filled tortellini

4 tbsp

fresh parsley (optional)

Toppings: freshly grated Parmesan cheese, large spoonful of ricotta cheese