Herby Green Minestrone

Name: Herby Green Minestrone
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 celery sticks; 1 leek; 1 eschalion shallot or small onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1.5 tins cannellini beans; 1 litre vegetable stock; 75 g dried pasta; 1 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh dill; 100 g frozen peas; 200 g asparagus; 1 lemon zest; 30 g fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp lemon; 1 garlic clove; salt

Fresh, light and flavoursome but cosy and comforting at the same time.

Yield3 servings

Ingredients

Directions

1
Add the oil to a large pan and put onto a medium heat. Add the celery, leeks and shallot and sauté for 10-15 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for the last couple of minutes.
2
Add the beans and season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes and then add the pasta. Mix well and cover with a lid. Leave to cook for around 10 mins or until the pasta is al dente, stirring now and again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Add the peas, asparagus, parsley and dill and stir. Cook for a few minutes until the veg is tender. Stir in the lemon zest and then serve in bowls topped with pesto, herbs, chilli flakes and a drizzle of olive oil.

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