Classic Minestrone - Italian Recipe

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large saucepan. Chop the bacon and add to the saucepan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, garlic, celery and carrots and add to the saucepan, one ingredient at a time, stirring well after each addition

Step 3

Cover and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are softened

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes with their juice and the stock, bring to the boil, then cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 20 minutes

Step 5

Stir in the cabbage, beans, petits pois and spaghetti, broken into short pieces. Cover and simmer for a further 20 minutes, until all the ingredients are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Step 6

Return the cooked bacon to the saucepan and bring the soup to the boil

Step 7

Serve the soup immediately with Parmesan shavings sprinkled on top and plenty of crusty bread

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