Minestrone Soup with Beans Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• 700ml reduced-sodium vegetable stock
• 2 (400g) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 (425g) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 150g onion, chopped
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt
• ground black pepper
• 150g cooked ditalini pasta
• 1 medium courgette, chopped
• 50g coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted
• 4 tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano cheese or vegetarian alternative
• Basil sprigs, garnish, optional