Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small carrot, chopped (optional)
  • 2 small celery stalks, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped (optional)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups tomato basil or marinara sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can of cannellini beans
  • 1 pound any ham tortellini, such as pancetta or prosciutto, preferably mini-sized
  • Grated Parmesan to garnish
  • Thinly sliced prosciutto to garnish (optional)

Method

  • Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat and add the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and stir often until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and broth, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the beans and ham tortellini, cover and cook until the tortellini are just cooked (follow package directions, about 2 minutes). Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan and prosciutto.