Big batch minestrone
40 min
Serves 6
9 plants
*estimate per serving
A thick Italian veg and bean soup. Freezes well.
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1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
40g Parmigiano Reggiano
Other ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
2 carrots
2 sticks celery
2 courgettes
2 cloves garlic
1 tin (240g drained) cannellini beans
1.5 litres veg stock
100g wholewheat pasta
100g kale or spinach
small bunch fresh basil
What to do
- 1
Heat the oil. Cook the onion, carrot and celery for 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the courgette and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, beans and stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the pasta. Cook for 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the kale for 2 minutes.
- 6
Serve with grated cheese and basil.
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