Ham Minestrone

By ShannonB

One of my favorite soups--very thick and filling and also healthy. Syn free on Slimming World.

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 sticks celery, cut into 1 cm dice
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 cm dice
• 400 g can chopped tomatoes
• 794 ml / 28 fl oz chicken stock
• 57 g / 2 oz dried pasta shapes
• 400 g can cannellini beans, drained
• 198 g / 7 oz lean ham, cut into small pieces
• 4 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add all vegetables and the stock. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the pasta, beans and ham. Add a bit of extra water if too thick. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is just tender.

Stir in parsley, season well and remove from the heat. Served topped with with low-fat cheese or non-fat cottage cheese (optional).