Ingredients
½ x 370g loaf ciabatta or sourdough bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, cut into 1cm pieces
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh garlic paste
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1 litre (4 cups) vegetable or chicken stock
400g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch English spinach (175g), shredded
Grated parmesan, to serve
Method
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Trim crust from bread, reserving crust for another use. Slice or tear bread into small pieces or chunks.
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Heat oil in a large stockpot over a medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are slightly softened.
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Stir in tomatoes, stock, beans, bread pieces and 1 litre (4 cups) water. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 35 minutes, or until bread is very soft and soup is slightly thickened. Stir in spinach. Gently boil for about 2 minutes or until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
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Serve with parmesan.
