Minestrone

A hearty vegetable soup with white beans and small pasta.

Estimated total time: 45 minutes3 portionsAbout 360 kcal per portion
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Ingredients for 3 portions

Method

  1. Dice the vegetables, mince garlic and break spaghetti into short lengths. Drain the cooked beans.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan. Soften onion, carrot and celery for 8 minutes, then add garlic and courgette for 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and beans, then simmer for the pasta packet time, stirring often. Finish with basil and pepper; loosen with water if very thick.

This is a home-cooking version. Accompaniments not listed are excluded from the calorie estimate. Check packaged ingredients for brand-specific allergens.

Minestrone

Allergens and ingredient checks

Listed allergens: celery, gluten. Check actual packaging and cross-contact information. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient weights; recipe suitability depends on the specified products.

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