Perfect Minestrone Soup

Dice the onion, carrot, celery and leek and fry lightly in olive oil for 5 minutes, then add the crushed garlic cloves. Continue to cook on a low heat for 3 minutes.

Add the diced gammon/ham, tinned tomatoes, shredded Savoy cabbage.

Add 1.5 litres of vegetable stock.

Break the spaghetti into pieces approximately 3cm long and add to the pot.

Simmer for approximately one hour.

Five minutes before serving, add one handful of torn fresh Basil.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.