Hearty pasta soup

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• carrots↗2

  chopped

• large onion↗1

  finely chopped

• vegetable stock↗1l l
• chopped tomato400g can g

  400g can

• frozen mixed peas↗200g g

  and beans

• fresh filled tortellini↗250g pack g

  (we used spinach and ricotta)

• basil leaves↗handful of

  (optional)

• grated parmesan

  (or vegetarian alternative), to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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 mins. Add the peas and beans with 5 mins to go.

2. 2

   Once veg is 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.