Welcome to Rose Cottage Recipes! This classic dish is one of my absolute kitchen favourites, beautifully prepared and tested right here on the scenic Flintshire and Denbighshire border. Perfect for sharing with family, friends, or keeping all to yourself!
Minestrone Soup
⏱️Total Time: 40 min
👥Serves: loads
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Method
Finely chop the onion, squash, celery, garlic and carrots.
In a large pan, sauté the onion, garlic and celery in the olive oil for a few minutes, then add the chopped carrots and squash.
Add the water and tomatoes, then crumble in the stock cubes. Bring to the boil, stirring gently
Add the tomato purée, paprika, oregano and pepper, then season with some salt and cook for 15 minutes
Shred the cabbage and chop the courgette finely, then add to the pan and cook for a further 8 minutes
Slice the spinach leaves roughly and add to the pan along with the beans and pasta
Cook for another 5 or 6 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked then serve.