Minestrone
Buy: 2 onions, peeled and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 celery stick, trimmed and chopped Few thyme sprigs 2 TBSP tomato puree 2 x 400g tins borlotti beans, rinsed and drained 150g cherry tomatoes, halved Large handful of basil, finely shredded Further: 2 TBSP olive oil, plus a little extra to drizzle (optional) 1 bay leaf 80g smoked back bacon, trimmed of fat and chopped 600-800ml chicken stock or water 75g spaghetti, broken into small pieces Parmesan, for grating (optional) From: countryandtownhouse