Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium (150g) onion, finely chopped
2 medium (240g) carrots, chopped
¾ cup (90g) finely chopped celery
1 medium (200g) potato, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
400g can diced tomatoes
6 cups (1.5L) chicken or vegetable stock
¾ cup (135g) small macaroni
400g can butter beans, drained
Grated parmesan, to serve, if desired
Step by step
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Minestrone Soup
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat; add onion, carrot and celery; cook 4 minutes or until just tender; add potato and garlic; cook 1 minute; add tomatoes and stock; bring to the boil; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add macaroni and beans; simmer 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is cooked. Serve with parmesan, if desired
TIP: For younger babies, simply process in a blender to required consistency. Minestrone can be frozen in small portions for baby for later use.
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