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Classic minestrone soup

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

30 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

Classic minestrone soup

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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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