London - Arabstoday
Ingeadients
3 slices soy and linseed bread
cooking oil spray
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup macaroni pasta
2 1/2 cups reduced-salt vegetable stock
2 1/2 cups water
2 dried bay leaves
2 x 400g cans reduced-salt tomatoes
400g can cannellini or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup green beans, topped and cut into 3cm lengths
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
freshly ground black pepper
parmesan (optional)
Instructions
Step 1 Toast or dry-fry the bread, then cut into 2cm pieces.