Cooking time
20 minutes
50g small pasta pieces such as fusilli or penne
500g of passata or 1 large can (400g) of chopped tomatoes
350g of frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 a stock cube or 1tsp bouillon powder
1tspn dried mixed herbs or 1 tblsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
800ml (1½ pints) water
chopping board and knife
weighing scales
saucepan and wooden spoon
tin opener
tablespoon and teaspoon
measuring jug
Easy minestrone soup
Add all the ingredients to a large pan.
![Minestrone 1](/sites/default/files/styles/recipe_page_image_style/public/2018-03/Easy%20minestrone%201_0.jpg?h=383196e7&itok=EcMn7kNd)
Bring to the boil stirring occasionally so the pasta does not stick to the bottom.
![Minestrone 2](/sites/default/files/styles/recipe_page_image_style/public/2018-03/Easy%20minestrone%202.jpg?h=e1fff108&itok=59rXt7BV)
Turn the heat down and simmer until the pasta is cooked.
![Minestrone 3](/sites/default/files/styles/recipe_page_image_style/public/2018-03/Easy%20minestrone%203_0.jpg?h=f62d24a3&itok=uKR2-ww2)
Serving suggestions
- Allow the soup to cool before serving
- Keep cooled leftover soup in the fridge for up to 2 days
- Freeze leftovers, or make double the quantity and freeze some
Top tips
- If making this for a baby, leave the stock cube/bouillon powder out and mash to the right consistency
- Add different vegetables or some cooked chicken or sausages