Minestrone Soup
 Catherine Barclay
Catherine Barclay
Savour the comforting flavours of Italy with our hearty Minestrone Soup. Packed with a colourful array of vegetables, beans, pasta, and savoury herbs, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any time of year. Buon appetito!
	
    	
		Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
 
    
 
- 1 med brown onion diced
- 2 med carrots diced
- 2 med celery sticks diced
- 2 med potatoes cubed
- 1 courgette (zuchinni) diced
- 12 green beans stakes removed and halved
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp italian mixed herbs
- 2 cans  crushed tomato
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup wholemeal penne pasta
Pressure cooker
- Set pressure cooker to suate, with a little water saute the onion and garlic until onion is transparent.   
- Add all other ingredients and set the pressure cook to the soup. Once cooked, depressurise, remove the bay leaves and enjoy.  
- It's that easy :)  
On cooktop
- In a stockpot, use a little water to saute the onion and garlic, until the onion is transparent. 
- Add in all other ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then simmer with a lid partially on for 25 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the potato is soft.  
- Remove the bay leaves and serve with cracked pepper over the top.  
Keyword Minestrone, Soup, vegan, wfpb, wholefoods