Chunky beef minestrone

Make it vegetarian: Replace beef stock with vegetable stock, and swap meat with a 390g can of chickpeas or kidney beans

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat half the oil in a large, deep saucepan over a medium heat. Add half the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.Transfer to a large plate. Cook remaining beef then transfer to plate.

Step 2

Heat remaining oil in same pan over a medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add pasta sauce, stock, and water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add macaroni. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked. Add cabbage and beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until tender. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with parmesan. Serve with torn ciabatta bread.