Minestrone Soup by Steven Dolby

(Serves 5-6 people)
INGREDIENTS
411g Good quality tomatoes (canned)
50g Sun dried tomatoes
50g Peas
80g Good quality cooked ham
1 Rind of parmesan cheese
1 Large potato
3 Garlic cloves
2 Celery stalks
2 Carrots
1 Medium red onion
100g Button mushrooms
130g Cabbage
150g Black eyed peas
3 Cups Good quality chicken stock or homemade
3 Cups water
Rigatoni pasta (about 3 handfuls)
Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (good handful)
1 Tsp dried oregano
1 Tsp dried basil
Olive oil
White fish (optional)

© STEVEN DOLBY