It is starting to cool down for the Winter, and there is nothing quite like a hearty minestrone soup to warm and nourish our bodies.
INGREDIENTS
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 potato, chopped
1 celery sticks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups spinach
1/3 cup parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
800 grams diced tomatoes
400 grams cannelloni or kidney beans
2 tbsp basil leaves
2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup small pasta
1 L vegetable / chicken broth
2 cups of water
Grated parmesan (to serve)
Salt and pepper as desired
Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
METHOD
1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, celery, zucchini, potato, stirring often. Add in the tomato paste until all vegetables are cooked. Stir in the spinach, parsley, oregano, thyme, adding salt snd pepper to taste.
2. Pour in diced tomatoes, broth, lemon juice and water. Stir often. Leave on heat until all cooked then add the pasta, basil and beans and continue to cook.
3. Once cooked, remove from heat and add salt/pepper/chilli to taste.
4. Garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
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