Minestrone Soup Makes: 6-8 portions Prep: 15-20 minutes Cooking time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon oil 1 medium carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1/2 a medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small zucchini, diced 1 can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand or diced 1 liter chicken broth 1 liter beef broth 1 parmesan rind 1 6oz can cannoli beans or white kidney 1 cup small pasta, uncooked 1 bunch parsley, tops only 4-5 rashers frozen bacon Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and cracked pepper. Method: In a large pot, heat oil and add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, broth, and rind. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Cook pasta until al dente Once soup is simmering add zucchini and beans. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until your veggies are tender, stirring occasionally. Put the frozen bacon and parsley tops into a food processor and pulse until baco...
