Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 6 semi-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
  • 2 x 400g cans Ardmona Rich & Thick Classic Tomatoes
  • 300ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 400g pack meat or cheese tortellini
  • Basil pesto and crusty bread, to serve

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add all tomatoes, stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until thickened. Cool slightly, then blend until smooth using a stick blender (or in batches in a blender), then return to pan. Season with sugar, salt and pepper. Warm through.
  • Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a large pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions. Drain. Ladle soup into bowls, then add tortellini. Drizzle with pesto, season with pepper and serve with bread.