Name: Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, (finely chopped); 4 large garlic cloves, ( minced); 28 oz (790 g) diced tomatoes (or 6 fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped); 2 teaspoons Italian dried herbs, ( (or seasoning)); 1/2-1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) (-- adjust to suit your taste); 4 cups chicken stock; 28 oz (790 g) jar tomato puree (Passata); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; Salt and pepper, (to taste); 2 9oz (250 g) packet cheese tortellini ((I use dried not fresh; choose any flavour you like)); 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 4 cups baby spinach leaves, (washed and dried); 1/4 cup fresh basil, (roughly torn or chopped)