Minestrone

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Soften onion, carrot and celery 8 minutes. Add garlic 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes and stock. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in beans, pasta and zucchini; cook 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
3. Add cabbage or spinach for the last 2 minutes. Season. Serve with parmesan.

Tip: Add pasta near the end so it doesn’t drink all the broth. Leftovers thicken — loosen with stock when reheating.