Nourishing bowls Summer minestrone

These recipes will hit the spot for when you want something comforting but still healthy

Serves: 6 This delicious minestrone is the perfect way to use up summer vegetables.

You will need:

✽ 1 onion, peeled and diced

✽ 1 celery stick, diced

✽ 2 baby fennel bulbs, sliced

✽ 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

✽ 2tbsp light olive oil

✽ 100g spaghetti

✽ 1.5ltr vegetable stock

✽ 4 baby courgettes, diced

✽ 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped

✽ Small handful basil roughly chopped

✽ Freshly grated Parmesan, to serve

How to do it:

1 Gently fry the diced onion, celery, sliced fennel and garlic in a pan with the oil for 7-8 mins, until softened.

2Add the spaghetti and hot stock with the courgettes, bring to the boil and cook according to pack instructions. Then, 2 mins before the pasta is ready, turn the heat down to a simmer, add the remaining ingredients and cook for 3-4 mins, to warm through. Serve garnished with the basil, Parmesan and plenty of black pepper.

PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOKING TIME: 25 MINS SKILL LEVEL: EASY FAT: 11G SAT FAT: 4.5 CARBS: 16G