Pepperoni-Tortellini Soup

This soup is great on a cold night. I serve it with a crusty french bread. This is good without the pepperoni, also.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked  cheese tortellini (frozen works best)
• 1  minced garlic clove
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
• 1  ounce  pepperoni slice, halved
• 1  teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large, saucepan, combine tortellini, garlic and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, simmer until tortellini is of desired doneness, approximately 15 minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
4. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top each bowl with Parmesan cheese.