Minestrone Soup

Serves

2

Preparation time

10 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Nutrient Analysis Per Serve

Energy: 405Kj |  Protein: 3.5g |  Carbohydrate: 10.5g |  Fat: 3g |  Fibre: 6g

Ingredients

½ brown onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stick, diced
½ clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tin of tomatoes (400g)
1 cup water
1 cup stock
1 handful green beans, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
Handful fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Method

  • 1 In a deep pot, heat the oil with the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Sautee until soft.
  • 2 Add tin tomato, water and stock, remaining vegetables and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3 Bring to the boil and cook until vegetables are cooked and the liquid has begun to reduce. Serve, keeping one portion for tomorrow’s dinner.
  • 4 * If the soup is too thick, add more water and stock to get the consistency you desire