Speedy Minestrone

INGREDIENTS
serving: 8
30g butter
1 medium brown onion, sliced thinly
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 strips of bacon, chopped coarsely
1 celery stalk, chopped coarsely
1 medium carrot, chopped coarsely
400g can chopped tomatoes
310g red kidney beans
3 cups (750ml) fat free chicken stock
1/3 cup spiral pasta or alphabet pasta
(some recipes call for 2tbsp of Worcestershire sauce)

toppings:
1/4 cup flaked parmesan
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

METHOD

1. Heat butte in a large saucepan, add onion, garlic and bacon; stir over medium heat until onion is soft. Add celery and carrot; stir over heat for 2 mins
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, beans, stock and pasta. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30mins
3. Serve topped with cheese and parsley