The Classic Minestrone Soup Recipe in Two Simple Steps

Nothing says winter more than the classic minestrone soup.

Here is an easy 2-step minestrone soup recipe to kickstart your winter.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stick, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 aubergine, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 x 400g can of beans
• 1 x 400g can of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1.2-litre vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 70g small pasta
• 100g greens – kale, or spinach work well
• handful of basil
• finely grated parmesan, to serve
  

  Method

• STEP 1Heat the oil in a large saucepan or casserole pot over low-medium heat and gently fry the onion, celery, carrot, and aubergine for 10 mins. Add the garlic and oregano, and cook for 1 min. Add in the beans, chopped tomatoes, purée, stock and bay leaf. Season to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 mins.

• STEP 2

  Add the pasta and greens, and cook for a further 10 mins. Ladle into bowls and scatter with the basil and some parmesan.

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