Minestrone soup is a generic catch-all name for soups with a shit load of shit in them. This is the version Jonathan makes. Takes a bit of effort but is prettey tasty and substantial.
| 2.0 tsp of olive oil | heat | fry gently 5-10 mins until bacon crisp | bring to boil stirring constantly | simmer 20 mins | simmer 10 mins | sprinkle |
| 100.0 g of bacon | ||||||
| 1.0 green pepper | core, seed and chop finely | |||||
| 1.0 large onion | finely chop | |||||
| 1.0 clove of garlic | ||||||
| 3.0 celery stalks | ||||||
| 1.0 can of chopped tomatoes | ||||||
| 2.0 medium carrots | finely chopped | |||||
| 2.0 courgettes | finely chop | |||||
| 1.0 tbsp of tomato puree | ||||||
| 1.0 pepper | ||||||
| 100.0 g of pasta bows | ||||||
| 1.5 l of chicken stock | ||||||
| 1.0 tsp of sugar | ||||||
| 1.0 tsp of dried basil or oregano | ||||||
| 1.0 can of red kidney beans | drain and rinse | |||||
| 1.0 parmesan | ||||||