Perfect Minestrone Soup

Method

• step 1

  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.

• step 2

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

• step 3

  Add 1.5 litres of vegetable stock.

• step 4

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

• step 5

  Simmer for approximately one hour.

• step 6

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

• step 7

  Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.