Tortellini White Bean Soup - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1/2 Tbsp. Pepperoncini In Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 Carrot, peeled & sliced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 2 Zucchinis, halved & sliced in to half moons
• 540ml White Beans, drained & rinsed
• 400g Frozen Cheese Tortellini
• 3/4 C Grape Tomatoes, halved
• 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 340ml Passata
• 1 L PC Plant-Based Chikn Broth
• 2/3 C Water
• 3/4 C 2% Milk, room temperature
• 1 Hard Cheese Rind (optional)
• 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme, leaves removed
• Handful Fresh Basil, torn
• 1/2 C Pecorino, grated
• 1/2 Lemon
• 3 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 Tsp. Sweet Paprika
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1/2 Tsp. + Himalayan Salt