Speedy Minestrone30g butter1 medium brown onions, sliced thinly1 clove garlic, crushed2 bacon rashers, chopped coarsely1 medium carrot, chopped coarsely400g can chopped tomatoes310g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained3 cups chicken stock1/3 cup spiral pasta1/4 cup flaked parmesan2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleyHeat butter in large saucepan, add onion, garlic and bacon; stir over medium heat until onion is soft. Add celery and carrot; stir over heat 2 minutes.Stir in undrained tomatoes, beans, stock and pasta. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer covered for 30 minutes. ... read more

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