Tomato Soup With Pasta

• chicken broth↗3 cups
• tomatoes↗3 lbs

  coarsely chopped

• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• chopped carrot1⁄2 cup
• chopped celery1⁄4 cup
• garlic↗1 clove

  minced

• dried basil↗1 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• anise seed1⁄2 teaspoon

  lightly crushed

• small shell pasta↗1 cup

  (stelline, orzo)

• salt and pepper
• grated parmesan cheese

  (to garnish)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except pasta, salt and pepper and cheese in slow cooker; cover and cook on high 3-4 hours.

2. 2

   Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth.

3. 3

   Return soup to slow cooker; cover and cook on high 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with Parmesan.