tomato tortellini soup

When I have some free time, I like to make recipes that reheat well to take to lunch for work. This soup is one of my favorites because it is filling and satisfying, and really easy to pack in my lunch. It makes a lot of soup, so it should last me all week, if my husband doesn't gobble it up too!

Tomato Tortellini Soup
adapted from http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/creamy-tomato-tortellini-soup/
2 whole Large Cloves Of Garlic Minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cans 10 3/4 Oz Cans Of Condensed Tomato Soup
1 15oz can italian diced tomatoes
1-½ cup Milk
2 cups Half-and-half
2 cups Chicken Stock
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoons Salt
½ teaspoons Pepper
1  teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoons Basil
½ teaspoons Thyme
1 9 Oz Package Of Cheese Filled Tortellini

1. Saute garlic with the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat until golden brown. Be sure to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t get too brown or burnt.
2. When the garlic is done, add tomato soup, tomatoes, milk, half and half, chicken stock and spices. Bring to a simmer. 
3. Once simmering, drop noodles into the soup. Cook according to the package directions, about 8 minutes.
4. After noodles are cooked, ladle soup into bowls and top with parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread.