Green Minestrone Soup-feeds a family of 5
Ingredients:
2 small onions, sliced
2 large leeks, cut in half lengthways, then sliced
2 fat cloves garlic, peel left on,
2 large courgettes, diced
2 litres of veg/chicken stock
170g small pasta such as macaroni
1 can butterbeans, drained
2 large handfuls sliced kale
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
Pinch Maldon salt
Salt & Pepper
Parmesan/fresh basil (optional)
Method:
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan
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After around 30 seconds, add the onions, with a pinch of sea salt .
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After 3-4 mins add the leeks to the pan.
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After another 3-4 mins, add the courgettes and stir.
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Add the kale, followed by the stock and bring to the boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the pasta and cook according to instructions (usually around 8-10 mins).
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Throw in the garlic and butterbeans.
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Give a good stir and taste. You may need to add more seasoning now. Bring back to the boil, adding more water if too thick.
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Taste one last time.
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Serve with some grated cheese, such as parmesan and some fresh basil if you have any.
