Kale Minestrone

This is a brilliant meal that’s packed with all the ingredients we need to build and energised our body.

Ingredients

1 onion, dried

1 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic, cloves peeled and diced

1 chilli pepper, chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

1 vegetable stock cube

1x400g tins chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp purée

175g spelt spaghetti

150g tightly packed kale leaves

Pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper

Small handful of fresh basil leaves, to serve

Method

1.Start by frying the onion in the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.

2. Add the garlic, carrots, and chilli pepper and fry for further 5 minutes. Add pinch of salt and black pepper with oregano.

3. Dissolve the stock cube in 500ml 2 cups boiling water and pour it into the saucepan with the beans, tinned tomatoes and tomato purée. Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 minutes.

4. Snap the spaghetti into 2-3 pieces, add to the pan and continue to simmer for a further 10 minutes, adding 250-500ml (1-2 cups) more water if needed.

5.Now stir the kale and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

6.Serve sprinkle with fresh basil.

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