Minestrone Soup

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 Carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 1 Onion (peeled and chopped)
• 1 Stick of Celery (washed and chopped)
• 1 Litre Boiling Water with 1 Vegetable Stock Cube 1 x 400g of Chopped Tomatoes or Passata ½ Tablsp Tomato Puree
• 80g Pasta
• 1 Clove of Garlic (peeled and chopped)
• ½ Teasp Mixed Herbs
• 1 Small Tin (200g) of Baked Beans

Method

1. Place the carrot, onion, celery and stock in a large saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except baked beans and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
3. Add baked beans and serve