Vegan Minestrone

INGREDIENTS(6 servings)

1 onion
2 carrots
1 red pepper
1 medium courgette
½ white cabbage
1 oz peas 
2 sticks of celery
1 large potato
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomato puree
1 clove of garlic
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
2 Tbsp chopped basil
1 pinch of thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
1 oz pasta (optional) 
Olive oil
4 pints of boiling water

METHOD

Dice all the vegetables into ½” pieces
In a large saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp of oil
Stir fry all the vegetables except the potatoes for 5 minutes on medium heat
Add the water and potatoes
Add the tomatoes and puree
Add the herbs
Season with salt and pepper. 
This recipe is vegan. You may add a chicken stock cube if you’re not.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes until all the vegetables are soft
If using pasta, add it 15 minutes before the end
Served with grated vegan parmesan cheese and crusty bread.