Pepperoni-Tortellini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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