Jamie's Minestrone

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (14 ounce) cans good quality chopped tomatoes, drained
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped finely
• 2 leeks, chopped finely
• 5 stalks celery, chopped finely
• 2 red onions, peeled and chopped finely
• 1 cabbage, shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 3 1/2 cups ham stock (veg if making it veggie)
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, ripped into rough pieces
• 6 ounces spaghetti, broken into short lengths
• salt and pepper
• fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 put the oil into a large pan and gently ccok the carrots, leeks, celery, onion, garlic and rosemary over a medium heat until just tender (about 15 minutes).
• 2 add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• 3 add the broth, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, skimming if necessary.
• 4 add cabbage, cover pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5 add ripped basil and pasta and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• 6 taste and season with salt and pepper.
• 7 serve with freshly grated parmesan.
• 8 note for vegetarian option omit the ham stock and use the vegetable stock/broth.