Tortellini Vegetable Soup

Recipe via: http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/tortellini-vegetable-soup-682394/

Don't know what it is but I can't stop thinking about Soup!!

Maybe you think alphabets are the most popular soup pasta with kids. Well, wait until you see them spoon up this brothy tortellini dish.


Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
5 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 to 9 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini
(cheese or meat filled)
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium soup pot or large saucepan.
Add the onion, zucchini, and carrot.
Saute over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the stock, basil, bay leaf, tomatoes, and salt to the pot.
Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a low boil.
Add the tortellini and bring the soup back to a low boil.
Cook it for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer.
Gently stir in the parsley and pepper during the last minute or so.
Makes about 5 servings.