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Tuscan Bean & Pasta Soup

Serves 4

As the nights start to draw in, we're all looking towards tasty comfort foods to get us through the cold dark nights. Try this delicious filling soup - packed with pulses for a really hearty supper.

ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 4 tbsp tomato puree*
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 x 400g tins borlotti beans
• 1.1 litre (2 pts) water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 100g (4oz) JUVELA Gluten-Free Macaroni

To serve: Freshly grated parmesan cheese*

Method:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook gently until soft. Stir in the garlic, tomato puree, rosemary, one tin of beans, and water. Season well and simmer gently for a few minutes. Blend the other tin of beans in a blender or food processor until smooth and stir thoroughly into the soup. Add the Macaroni and cook for a further 7-8 minutes until the pasta is cooked. Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese*.