Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup by 365 Days of Slow Cooking

– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 1 cup diced celery (3 ribs)
– 1 cup diced carrots (1 large carrot)
– 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (or 4 cups water + 4 tsp better than bouillon chicken base)
– 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
– 1 tbsp dried basil
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp pepper
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
– 2 cups half and half (or heavy cream or evaporated milk)
– 1 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 20 min