Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 150 g bacon lardons (thick chunks of bacon)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 carrot (diced)
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 900 ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 300 g can cannelloni beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 courgette (diced)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • parsley and grated cheese (optional, to serve)

Instruction

  • Place the bacon and onions in a large saucepan and dry fry until the onion is softened and the bacon is browned, about 5 minutes. Start over a low heat until the fat from the bacon begins to run then increase the heat slightly.
  • Add the garlic and carrots. Cook for another minute or so.
  • Add the tomatoes and stock, and bring gently to the boil. Season well. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans and courgettes and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetable are just tender.
  • Serve with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and grated cheese if desired.