• TO DRINK: Because of its acid, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the few wines that pairs well with zingy, tomato-based dishes

    Minestrone

    Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 35 mins

    Ingredients

    • 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra to serve
    • 1 red onion, chopped
    • 1 garlic clove, chopped
    • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
    • 1 celery stalk, diced
    • 5ml (1 tsp) dried chilli flakes
    • 5ml (1 tsp) fresh rosemary, chopped
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1 x 410g tin chopped tomatoes
    • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
    • 150g green beans, chopped
    • 1 x 410g tin cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1,5L water
    • fresh crusty bread, to serve++

    Instructions

    1

    Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, chilli flakes, rosemary and season. Cook until the onion turns lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

    2

    Add the tomatoes, potato, beans and water. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

    3

    Adjust the seasoning before ladling into serving bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

     

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