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Minestrone Emilia-Romagna
¾ cup olive oil 3 onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 leek, sliced 100g pancetta, chopped (optional) 4 sticks celery, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped ½ bunch parsley, chopped (including stalks) 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp tomato paste Water 80g wedge Italian parmesan, grated finely, rind removed and set aside Salt flakes & cracked black pepper
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Sharp knife Fine grater Medium saucepan Metal spoon Colander Mixing bowl Ladle
Chicken, leek, broccolini, lentil and spinach soup
1½ tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, trimmed & sliced 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves 3 celery stalks, sliced 1.7L water 3 x 28g chicken stock pots (we used Continental brand; see "Tip") 600g chicken breasts 1 bunch broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces 400g tin lentils, drained & rinsed 160g baby spinach leaves Salt & black pepper Crusty bread, to serve
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Sharp knife Chopping board Colander Large saucepan Spoon Medium bowl
Chunky bean and tomato soup
4 large truss or Roma tomatoes Olive oil Sea salt Ground black pepper 1 red onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, minced 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 1 tsp smoked paprika 400g tinned cannellini beans 400g tinned chickpeas Large handful fresh basil, torn Small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely 2 handfuls of grated parmesan Cup of water (optional) Crusty bread rolls, to serve
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Sharp knife Grater Baking tray Large, heavy-based, casserole-style saucepan Potato masher Airtight container
Faki (greek vegetable and lentil soup)
1 large brown onion, quartered 2 carrots, peeled & roughly chopped 3 celery stalks, trimmed & roughly chopped 1½ tsp dried oregano leaves 4 garlic cloves, minced 1½ tbsp olive oil 3 bay leaves 1½ cups dried green lentils 2 x 400g tins diced tomatoes 3 tsp sugar 4 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water 2½ tbsp red wine vinegar Sea salt & cracked black pepper Large handful parsley leaves, chopped roughly 2/3 cup Greek yoghurt 1 cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds removed & grated 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
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Sharp knife Peeler Fine grater Food processor Large saucepan Wooden spoon Medium mixing bowl Kitchen spoon Ladle
Butternut pumpkin soup with caramelised maple pear
800g butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 5 cups (1.2 litres) vegetable or chicken stock Pinch of ground salt and black pepper 2 pears, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup Small pinch of cinnamon
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