Mediterranean-style Soup

== Description ==
Serves 8.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 leek, thinly sliced
* 2 cloves garlic crushed
* 2 sticks celery, sliced
* 230 g (8 oz) small mushrooms, wiped
* 550 g (20 oz) jar purée stock
* 570 ml (1 pt) vegetable stock
* 425 g (15 oz) can of mixed beans, rinse
* 230 g (8 oz) pasta
* salt and pepper
=== Garnish ===
* 30 g (1 oz) toasted cashew nuts
* 3 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
* Parmesan cheese, grated
== Directions ==
# Cook vegetables in the heated oil in a large heavy-based pan for about five minutes stirring every now and then.
# Tip in the puree stock and beans and bring the mixture to the boil.
# Stir well and add the pasta, simmering for 10 minutes or according to the instructions on the packet.
# Stir frequently to prevent the pasta sticking.
# Season to taste and spoon into warmed bowls.
# Put the garnish out in separate bowls and allow people to garnish the soup according to their personal taste.
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Category:Bean Recipes
Category:Cashew Recipes
Category:Leek Recipes
Category:Maltese Soups
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Soup pasta Recipes
Category:Vegetable stock and broth Recipes