Easy minestrone soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of easy minestrone soup. This hearty classic is brimming with fresh vegetables, tender beans, and pasta, all simmered in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for a quick, nourishing meal, this soup offers a delightful medley of flavours and textures. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of minestrone, ideal for satisfying your hunger and warming your soul!

2 tbs olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthways and sliced
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
2 cups finely shredded Chinese cabbage (Wombok)
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthways and sliced
4 cups beef or vegetable stock
810g can diced tomatoes
400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Grated parmesan and toasted wholegrain bread, to serve

STEP 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender. Add carrots and celery and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.

STEP 2 Add cabbage, zucchini, stock and tomatoes. Stir to combine, cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

STEP 3 Stir through beans. Simmer for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan. Serve with toasted wholegrain bread.

Nutritional Facts

Olive oil: Contains healthy fats.
Garlic and onion: Rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
Carrots and celery: Provide vitamins A, C, and dietary fiber.
Chinese cabbage (Wombok): High in vitamins A, C, and K.
Zucchini: Rich in vitamins A and C.
Cannellini beans: High in protein and fiber.
Tomatoes: Provide vitamin C and lycopene.