A comforting minestrone soup recipe featuring a variety of vegetables and beans, perfect for a family meal. Made with onions, carrots, and more, it's a delicious plant-based recipe.
1: Chop the onions, carrots, celery, leek, courgette, and potatoes.
2: Mince the garlic and prepare the tomatoes.
3: In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
4: Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes, and cook for a few minutes.
5: Stir in the courgette, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
6: Add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to simmer.
7: If using, add the dried red chilli and bay leaves.
8: After about 10 minutes, stir in the beans and pasta of choice, cooking until pasta is al dente.
9: Finish with a handful of fresh parsley or basil before serving.
