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Green Minestrone Soup  

Preparation time: 15 minutes  

Cook time: 30 minutes 

Ingredients  

• 1 cup soaked Haricot beans  
• 1 medium red onion diced  
• Olive oil  
• 1-2 crushed garlic cloves  
• 1 cup diced potatoes  
• 1 cup dry pasta  
• 1 cup peas  
• ⅓ cup diced carrots  
• 3-4 cups vegetable stock  
• ½ lemon juice  
• Salt and pepper to taste  
• ¼ cup basil pesto  
• Serve with fresh basil  
• Serve with bread  

Method  

1. Add the oil to a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until translucent.  
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until the beans have softened.  
3. Serve the soup with crusty bread, fresh basil and fresh lemon slices.