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Marvellous minestrone

1
Points® value
Total Time
50 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Moderate
This minestrone is marvellous because it fills you up and keeps you satisfied. It’s a great take-to-work option too.

Ingredients

Onion

1 large, chopped

Garlic

2 clove(s), crushed

Carrots, boiled

70 g, chopped

Celery, cooked

3 stick(s), sliced thinly

Swede

½ small, chopped

Borlotti beans, cooked

1 can(s), large, drained, drained

Tinned Tomatoes

400 g

Tomato Purèe

2 tablespoon(s), level

Dried Mixed Herbs

1 tablespoon(s)

Green Beans

100 g, trimmed and sliced

Black pepper

1 pinch

Basil, fresh

1 leaf/leaves

Fresh Vegetable Stock

1500 ml

White pasta, dry

50 g

Instructions

  1. Place all the vegetables into a large lidded saucepan, then add the tomato puree, tinned tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes. Until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Add the pasta shapes and green beans. Stir well, then cook for a further 8-10 mins, until the pasta is tender. Season then serve, topped with a few basil leaves.