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ItalianVeganVegetarian
Minestrone
A hearty vegetable and bean soup with small pasta, finished with spinach and basil.
15
Prep min
35
Cook min
4
Serves
Easy
Level
Photo: Elena Leya / Unsplash
Cooking steps
1
Soften vegetables: 8 minMedium heat
Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion, carrots and celery.
the onion is soft
2
Cook garlic and potato: 2 minMedium heat
Add the garlic, potato and courgette and cook a little longer.
3
Simmer soup: 15 minMedium heat
Add the tomatoes and stock, bring to the boil, then simmer.
the potato is almost tender
4
Cook pasta: 10 minMedium heat
Add the beans and pasta and simmer, stirring now and then.
the pasta is tender
5
Stir in the spinach, season and turn off the heat.
the spinach has wilted
6
Ladle into bowls and scatter with basil.
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