Minestrone
Ingredients
- 1tbsp Oil
- 1 Onion (peeled, finely chopped)
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- 40g Bacon (finely diced)
- 1 Sprig of Thyme
- 1 Carrot (quatered lengthways and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 Leek (small, cut into 2cm pieces)
- 1 stalk Celery (thinly sliced)
- 1tbsp Tomato Purée
- 1L Chicken Stock
Method
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan.
- Gently cook the onion, garlic, and bacon for 3-4 minutes without colouring,
stirring every so often.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, season and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
- To serve, ladle the minestrone into warmed bowls.
