Spicy Chorizo Minestrone

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 small red chile, finely chopped
• 2 chorizo sausages, peeled chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/4 cups small dried pasta shapes
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, run under hot water, drained
• 1 (400 g) can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper
• grated parmesan cheese, and crusty bread to serve

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. add the onion, garlic, chili and chorizo and cook stirring often for 3 minutes.
• 2 add carrot end celery, cook stirring for 2 minutes. stir in the timates and stock.
• 3 bring to the boil and add the pasta. simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is just tender.
• 4 stir in the peas, beans and parsley. simmer for 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper.
• 5 ladle into warmed bowls, sprinkle with parmesan and serve with crusty bread.