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Minestrone
Add the pasta only ten minutes before the end: in a soup left waiting, it swells until it soaks up everything.
Starter · 6 servings · Prep time 45 min

Per serving
Calories217kcal
Protein9g
Carbs32g
Fat5g
Ingredients
- 300 gCourgettes
- 200 gCarrots
- 100 gCelery
- 150 gOnions
- 400 gWhite beans (canned)
- 100 gPasta
- 400 gChopped tomatoes
- 10 gFresh basil
- 20 mlOlive oil
- 1 pieceVegetable stock cube
Method
- Soften the diced onion, carrot and celery in the oil for 8 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, stock cube and 1.2 litres of water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the diced courgette, drained beans and pasta and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Off the heat, stir in the torn basil. If making ahead, cook the pasta separately.
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Indicative values computed from the ANSES Ciqual food table. They vary with the products used and the cooking.