Add chicken broth, frozen tortellini, dried bay leaves, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir, then cover, turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Your tortellini will cook as your broth comes to a boil.
Once boiling, uncover and test your tortellinis (they should be cooked thoroughly). When they are floating at the top, they're done! Continue to cook uncovered on medium heat until your vegetables are cooked to your liking (once our tortellinis are done, it usually means our veggies are done too!).