Best minestrone soup recipe

Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan over a medium heat.  Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft and have taken on a little colour, about 20 minutes. 

Add the garlic, cavelo nero and potatoes to the pan and cook for another four minutes, or until the cavelo nero has wilted slightly.

Next, add the chicken stock and cannellini beans and bring to the boil, add the pasta and return to a simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked. 

To finish, stir through the chopped parsley and season to taste.

To serve, share between bowls and drizzle over extra virgin olive oil if you like, and a generous grating of Parmesan.