Creamy Tomato and Tortellini Soup

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Creamy Tomato and Tortellini Soup (from "Soup's On!" cookbook)
2  14 oz. cans chicken broth
1  9 oz. pkg refrigerated cheese tortellini
1  6 oz. can tomato paste
1  15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 t. dried basil
1 T dried chopped onion
1 T sugar
1 t. garlic powder
1 C. milk
8 oz. cream cheese (I use less b/c I like it thinner)
salt, pepper
shredded parmesan and croutons

Bring broth to boil. Add tortellini and cook 5 min. Stir in paste, tomatoes, sugar, spices, and milk. Turn heat to medium and simmer 10 min. Cut cream cheese into chunks and add, whisking until mixed. Simmer 5 more min. Season and top with cheese/croutons.