Fat free Minestrone Soup

BSummers321

This is such a great recipe, and you can pretty much use any veg you have in your fridge:

http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/6980/gorgeous-minestrone-soup--no-fat-.aspx

1/4 lb red split lentils
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 courgette (zucchini)
1 carrot
1 red pepper
1 tblsp tomato puree (Tomato paste)
1 can plum totatoes (400g can so about 12oz)
1 tsp dried basil
1 tspn dried oregano
2 oz spaghetti
1 1/2 pints vegetable stock

1. Chop onion, crush garlic and cook gently in enough water to cover the bottom of your pan.
2. Puree (or chop to a pulp) the tinned tomatoes and add to the onion and garlic.
3. Thinly slice the courgette, carrot and red pepper and add to the pan.
4. Add the dried herbs, lentils and tomato puree and mix well.
5. Turn the heat up until bubbling and add the stock.
6. Simmer for 30 mins.
7. Break the spaghetti into tiny pieces and add to the soup. Cook for a further 15 mins
8. Season and serve!

slimmergalpal

bump for later

PunkyRachel

sounds yummy, I'm a sucker for soup too! Mmmm

tripitena

Ok ya. Bump