Shelly's Recipe

TORTELLINI AND VEGETABLE SOUP - Crock Pot

Category: Soups

2 (14 1/2 oz) cans vegetable broth
1 (15 1/4 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 medium leak (white and tender -green), rinsed well and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (28 oz) can diced peeled tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cup chopped zucchini (about 1 medium)
1 (9 oz) package fresh cheese tortellini
1/2 tsp garlic pepper
Grated parmesan cheese

In a 4-quart crock pot, mix together all the ingredients except the grated cheese. Cover and cook on the high setting 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the tortellini are tender. Do not overcook or the tortellini will become mushy. Serve immediately, topped with a sprinkling of cheese. Serves 4