Tortellini Soup

• Guess what's in my crockpot as I type, this lovely little recipe! I originally found it over at a spoonful.com but have tweaked it to make it my own. My kids love it, especially when I use the celery not the zucchini. It's quick, simple and a healthy recipe! Enjoy.
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• 1 lb Italian turkey sausage browned
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, diced or 1 cup celery sliced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 to 9 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• Black pepper, to taste
• Shredded cheese to garnish
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• Brown sausage in pan on stove top. Put sausage, onion, zucchini, carrot, tomatoes, stock, basil, bay leaf  and salt in crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Add tortellini 30 minutes before serving. Dish up and top with shredded cheese.