1 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 fat cloves garlic, crushed
2 stalks of celery, chopped
2 medium courgettes (zucchini), chopped
8 medium carrots, chopped
100g spinach, chopped
3 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
2 x 400g tins cannellini beans
150g lubella strand pasta (or other)
5 pints/10 cups vegetable stock
2 tbsp tomato puree
a good grinding of salt & freshly ground pepper
a generous handful fresh parsley, chopped