50gpastayou can use any small pasta, or spaghetti broken into short lengths
1tin cannellini beansdrained and rinsed
2tspItalian herbs
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
pinchfresh basilchopped
1tspparmesangrated - optional
low calorie cooking spray
Instructions
Spray a large pan with a decent amount of low calorie cooking spray, then add the chopped onion and garlic
Cook on a medium heat until soft, but not coloured
Add all the ingredients except the pasta, cannellini beans, spring onion, salt and pepper
Stir well, and add enough water to just cover the ingredients
Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until the veg have softened
Scoop out about half of the cooked veg and use a stick blender to blitz the soup left in the pan
Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary, then return the reserved veg to the pan and add the pasta, chopped spring onions and cannellini beans
Allow to simmer gently for another 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick to the pan
Check the pasta is cooked, check the seasoning once again then serve with a sprinkling of chopped basil or Italian herbs and (if you want) a teaspoon of grated parmesan.