London - Arabstoday
Ingeadients
2 medium onions, diced in 5mm cubes
1 large carrot
2 stalks celery
1 small (250g) golden kumara, peeled
2 cups salt-reduced vegetable stock
400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup macaroni or other short pasta
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
400g can chopped tomatoes in juice
Instructions
Step 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add diced onion and cook over a medium-high heat until lightly browned. Dice the next 3 vegetables, adding each as it is prepared, then add stock and 1 cup water. Add beans and heat mixture to a simmer.
Step 2 Stir in macaroni. Add bay leaves and rosemary (if using) and simmer for 20-30 minutes until vegetables and pasta are tender. If soup looks too Step 3 Add tomatoes and juice. Pour into bowls to serve or reheat when required.