Minestrone Soup

PREP TIME: 15min

COOK TIME: 45min SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 500g Macaroni pasta

• 1 litre water

• 400g tin crushed tomatoes

• 400g red kidney beans

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 carrot, chopped

• 1 large potato, chopped

• 1 celery stick, sliced

• 200g sliced green beans

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• ½ cup parsley, chopped

• 2 chicken stock cubes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground pepper

METHOD:

• Step 1: Add all ingredients (except the pasta) to a large saucepan. Bring all ingredients to boil on medium heat.

• Step 2: Once boiled, set heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

• Step 3: In a smaller saucepan, cook Macaroni pasta until Al dente (See packet instructions).

• Step 4: Drain Macaroni pasta and add to soup pot.

• Step 5: Ladle pasta and soup together into soup bowls and serve.

Optional: Serve Minestrone with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a side of crunchy bread.