Minestrone

Minestrone


ingredients
100g/4oz carrot, chopped
100g/4oz celery, chopped
100g/4oz onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon choppedfresh basil
1 tablespoon choppedfresh oregano
1⁄2teaspoon ground pepper
425g/15oz canned cooked red kidney beans, drained
400g/14oz canned chopped tomatoes
150g/5oz cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 courgette, chopped
75g/3oz soup pasta such as orzo or ditalini

• Pour 900ml/11⁄2pt water into alarge heavy saucepan.
Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce the
heat. Cover the pan, and simmer
the mixture for 15 minutes.
• Add the kidney beans to the pan
with the tomatoes, cabbage,
courgette and pasta. Return to the
boil and reduce the heat. Cover the
pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes
until the pasta is cooked until al
dente. Serve hot.
serves 4-6