how to make minestrone

Butter Bean, Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Soup

April 28, 2010 by Thomas K

This soup is so quick easy to make: the key is to use a good-quality home-made or bought fresh stock for the best result. Using plenty of pesto and sun-dried tomato puree (paste) gives it a rich, minestrone-like flavour. As an alternative to butter beans, haricot (navy) or cannellini beans will make good substitutes.

Serves four