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Submitted by: Kathi Noland from Lakewood, CO
Originally shared on the web 01/03/2012

1 lb. Italian pork sausage links, browned and thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 to 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 c. tomatoes, diced
2 14-oz. cans vegetable broth
14-oz. can pizza sauce
2 c. water
1 bay leaf
1 to 2 zucchini, shredded or sliced
9-oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini, uncooked
Garnish: Parmesan cheese curls

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except zucchini, tortellini and garnish. Cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 7 hours. Add zucchini and tortellini to slow cooker; cover and cook on low setting for one additional hour. At serving time, discard bay leaf. Ladle into soup bowls; garnish with curls of Parmesan cheese. Serves 6.