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Wholesome Minestrone

Gluten-free No-added-salt Vegetarian No-added-egg

Dairy-free

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp peas
1/2 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 stick of celery, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Handful of green beans, chopped
2 tsp tomato puree
1/4 small cabbage, shredded
1/4 uncooked spaghetti, broken into small pieces
4 cups of water

Stove or oven method:

Saute the onion and celery in the olive oil for 2 minutes, in a large saucepan.

Add the carrot and beans and saute for a further 2 minutes.

Add the cabbage and cook for 5 mins.

Cover with water, then add all the remaining ingredients, except for the spaghetti.

Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Finally, add the spaghetti and cook for a few more minutes, until the spaghetti is done.

Serve a bowl to baby and one to yourself, and enjoy a happy meal together!

Stove or oven method:

You can vary the vegetables in this recipe according to your preference and availability. Add some salt to taste into your own portion but leave it out for baby.