French Onion Minestrone Soup
Serves 4, Prep and Cook 35 mins
200g shortcut bacon rashers, chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes 40g sachet French onion soup mix 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces 1 large brushed potato (275g), peeled, cut into 1cm pieces 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 2 zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthways, cut into 1cm slices 120g baby spinach leaves Packaged croutons, to serve 1 Heat a lightly oiled large saucepan over a high heat. Add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5›minutes, or until golden and crisp.
2 Add tomatoes, soup mix, carrots and potato. Cook, stirring, for 30›seconds. Add 1½ litres (6 cups) water. Bring to boil. Gently boil for 20 minutes, or until potato is tender.
3 Stir in beans and zucchini. Return to…
