Rustle up a bowl of filling kale soup with pasta. Leafy green veg such as kale are rich in chlorophyll and a natural sugar, which can help maintain a healthy gut
Prep:25 mins
Serves 4
2 tbsp rapeseed oil3 onions (320g), finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely grated125g celery, chopped2 yellow peppers, deseeded and diced2 tsp smoked paprika400g can chopped tomatoes2 tsp dried oregano1 litre hot vegetable stock, made with 3 tsp bouillon powder150g wholemeal penne200g green beans, trimmed and cut into short lengths200g cavolo nero (kale), thinly sliced160g cherry tomatoes30g pack of basil, chopped80g vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese, finely grated
STEP 1Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and fry the onions and garlic for 5 mins, then add the celery and peppers. Fry for another 5 mins, adding the smoked paprika in the last minute. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano and stock. Bring to the boil.STEP 2Tip in the penne, green beans and kale, bring back to the boil and cook over a medium heat for 10 mins. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and basil, and cook for a few minutes more until the tomatoes have burst.STEP 3To serve, spoon two portions of the soup into shallow bowls and sprinkle over half the cheese. Keep the remainder for another day. Will keep chilled in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months. Reheat in a pan over a low-medium heat until piping hot, then serve with the remaining cheese.
