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Classic minestrone soup

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

30 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

1 tsp

Dried oregano

2 

Rashers bacon, chopped

1 

Onion, finely chopped

2 

Stalks celery, sliced

1 litre

Chicken stock

400 g

Can Wattie's crushed and sieved tomatoes

4 cups

Chopped vegetables - potato, carrot, courgettes, green beans

400 g

Can Wattie's red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp

Chopped fresh parsley or basil

Instructions

Step 1

Heat a dash of oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon, onion, celery and garlic and cook over medium heat until the vegetables have softened.

Step 2

Add the oregano, chicken stock, Wattie's Crushed and Sieved Tomatoes and chopped vegetables to the saucepan. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add the drained Wattie's Red Kidney Beans and return to the boil. Simmer for a further 3 to 4 minutes or until the beans are hot. Stir in the parsley or basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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