Minestrone from the larder

• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 1 courgette
• 1 can of white beans
• 1 can of chunky tomatoes (400 g)
• 750 ml water Staple
• 1 cube of vegetable stock
• 80 g soup pasta
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 30 g vegetarian hard cheese
• olive oil and salt Staple

Method

1. Dice the onion, carrots and courgette small and fry in oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, water, stock and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add the pasta and drained beans and cook for another 8 minutes.
4. Add salt and serve with grated cheese.