Classic minestrone – Food & Home Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 fennel bulb, coarsely chopped
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 trimmed celery stalks, coarsely chopped
• 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra to serve
• 5 cups water
• 400 g can diced tomatoes
• 100 g dried pasta screws
• 400 g can four bean mix, drained and rinsed
• 175 g cavolo nero, trimmed, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan