Souped Up Tortellini

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 7 ounces frozen peas (or rinsed canned beans)
• 9 ounces fresh filled tortellini (choose non meat filling for a vegetarian soup )
• 1/2 cup basil leaves (optional)
• grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a pan. fry the carrots and onion for 5 mins until starting to soften. add the stock and tomatoes, then simmer for 10 minutes add the peas or beans with 5 mins to go.
• 2 once veggies are tender, stir in the pasta. return to the boil and simmer for 2 mins until the pasta is just cooked. stir in the basil, if using. season, then serve in bowls topped with a sprinkling of parmesan and slices of garlic bread.