Minestrone soup

2 carrots 

2 celery 

1/6 head savoy cabbage

1 courgette 

1 onion 

3 cloves garlic 

2 potatoes 

1 can cannellini beans 

1 Tbsp tomato puree or ketchup 

1 cup uncooked pasta

Heat the oil in a pan, add the chopped vegetables and garlic , then cook over a high heat for 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in the tomato puree and 2 liters of water or chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Tip the beans and pasta, then cook for further 10 minutes. Season to taste.