Meal-Sized Tortellini and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• • 3 parsnips, peeled and diced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 thyme sprig, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 6 cups (1.5 litres) beef broth
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) cherry tomatoes
  • 1 package (350 g) beef tortellini
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream or 35% cream
  • Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving