Italian minestrone with white beans

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 400 g canned diced tomatoes
• 600 ml vegetable broth
• 400 g canned white beans, drained
• 60 g small pasta, uncooked
• 50 g baby spinach

Method

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion, carrots and celery for 6 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth and white beans, then bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes until tender.

5. 5

   Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted, then serve.