Minestrone soup
A chunky Italian vegetable soup with beans and small pasta. Good for using up odds and ends.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 10 minutes until softened.
10 min - 2
Add the garlic and courgette and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the tomatoes, stock and herbs. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Add the beans, green beans and pasta. Cook for 10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
10 min - 5
Season well and serve with grated parmesan or crusty bread if you like.
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