Classic Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tin (400g) cannellini beans, drained
• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 1 courgette, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 80g small pasta (ditalini or macaroni)
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh basil and parmesan to serve

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pan. Fry onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and oregano. Cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, stock, courgette, and beans. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer 15 minutes. Add pasta and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.

5. 5

   Season well. Serve with fresh basil and grated parmesan.