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SPEEDY LUNCHES

Cheat’s minestrone

SERVES 2

Transform soup into a proper hearty meal. This is also an easy take-to-work lunch.

YOU WILL NEED

140g cubed pancetta1 carrot, coarsely grated1 courgette, grated (or finely chopped)2 bay leaves680g jar tomato and basil passata300ml hot vegetable stock100g quick-cook macaroni, orFew sprigs fresh basil, leaves only, tornParmesan shavings, to serve

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