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MINESTRONE SOUP – ALMOST INSTANT

This delicious soup is high in fibre, a great source of Vitamin C and contains 2 of your 5 a day!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ounces of dry spaghetti
  • 6 cups hot vegetable stock
  • 14 ½-ounce can chopped tomatoes in tomato juice
  • ¾ pound of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 TBS Basil pesto
  • A drizzle of olive oil to serve
  • Coarsely grated Parmesan cheese to serve

Instructions

    1. Wrap the spaghetti in a clean tea towel.
    2. Twisting it closed on both ends and grabbing it firmly on both ends, run the tea towel down over the edge of the counter-top to break the spaghetti into smaller pieces. Set aside.
    3. Measure the stock into a saucepan and add the tomatoes, undrained. Bring to the boil.
    4. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 6 minutes, just until the spaghetti is almost al dente.
    5. Add the vegetables and bring back to the boil.
    6. Reduce to a simmer and cook for a further 2 minutes or so until the vegetables are tender.
    7. Ladle the hot soup into heated bowls.
    8. Drizzle some pesto and olive oil over each and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.
  • Author: Marie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Lunch

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220