Winter Minestrone | FOOD MATTERS®

Ingredients

• 7oz/200grams farro semiperlato (or pearled spelt)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to serve
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium turnip, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• pinch of crushed dried chilli flakes
• 14oz/400 grams can tomatoes
• 1/2-1 quart (800ml) - 1 litre vegetable stock
• 14oz/400 grams can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or soak and cook from dried)
• 1 bunch kale, shredded
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• freshly grated vegetarian parmesan to serve (omit if dairy free)