Jamie Oliver Minestrone Soup Recipe - British Recipes Book

Ingredients

• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 2 carrots , diced
• 2 sticks of celery , chopped
• 1 zucchini (courgette) , diced
• 2 cloves of garlic , minced
• 400g (14 oz) can of tomatoes
• 400g (14 oz) can of cannellini beans , drained and rinsed
• 150g (5 oz) small pasta shapes , like ditalini or macaroni
• 1.5 liters (50 fl oz) vegetable stock
• Olive oil , for frying
• Salt and pepper , to taste
• A handful of fresh basil , for garnish
• Grated Parmesan , for serving (optional)