Hearty pasta soup

 

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil


• 2 carrots , chopped


• 1 large onion , finely chopped


• 1l vegetable stock


• 400g can chopped tomatoes


• 200g frozen mixed peas and beans


• 250g pack fresh filled tortellini (we used spinach and ricotta)


• handful of basil leaves(optional)


• grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve

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. 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.

Recipe from:bbcfood.com