Smoky Tuscan Inspired Tortelloni Soup with Chorizo

Spicy chorizo cooked together with butter beans, tomato and mozzarella tortelloni, chicken stock and finished with fresh basil and chilli oil. Served with a grating of parmesan and a crusty roll.

Ingredients

300g tortelloni (basil, tomato and mozzarella)

300g butter beans

300g chopped tomatoes

1/4 tsp chilli flakes

1 tbsp dried mixed herbs

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 brown onion, chopped

1 litre chicken stock veg

80g light cream cheese

100g chorizo

Bunch of fresh basil

Parmesan, chilli oil and fresh basil to serve

Method

1. In a large pan, add the chorizo, onion, and garlic and cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until the chorizo is slightly crispy

2. Add in the dried herbs, chilli flakes and red pepper flakes and cooked for 1 minute

3. Add in the butter beans, tinned chopped tomatoes and the chicken stock and bring to a boil

4. Stir in the tortelloni, cream cheese, and fresh basil and simmer for a few minutes until the tortellini is cooked

5. Divide into bowls and top with parmesan, red pepper flakes, chilli oil and fresh basil

6. Serve with a crusty roll