Monday, November 12, 2012

The Easiest Stew

Turkey Sausage & Tortellini Stew

This is the easiest "set it and leave it" stew.  I make it on weeknights in the fall and winter all the time.  The recipe says to cook it in the slow-cooker for at least 4-5 hours but, honestly, who has that kind of time?  I've done it in a pot on the stove top with a cover simmering for about an hour and it works just as well.  Don't worry, you can't mess it up.  My husband picks on me all the time because I'm usually trying to do a million things at once and I'm always burning creamy soups.  If you wanted a smoked flavor in your potato soup, I've got it mastered.

2- 14.5 oz Italian style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 cups water
2 cups frozen cut green beans or Italian style
1- 10.5 oz can condensed french onion soup
8 oz smoked turkey sausage halved lengthwise and cut into small pieces
2 cups packaged shredded cabbage w/ carrot (bagged coleslaw mix)
1- 9oz pkg cheese filled tortellini
Shredded parmesan cheese

In slow-cooker combine tomatoes, water, green beans, soup, and turkey sausage.  Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours.  Stir in cabbage and tortellini.  Cover and cook 15 min more.  Serve w/ parmesan cheese.

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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!