Pasta-free Minestrone Soup

 3 rashers of bacon, diced
 2 carrots, diced
 2 sticks of celery, diced
 1 small brown onion, diced
 400 g can of chopped tomatoes
 400 g can of kidney beans, drained
 1 l beef stock or brothBuy Now
 4 garlic cloves, crushed
 Parsley and parmesan cheese to garnish

1

Add carrots, onion bacon and celery to a large saucepan or soup pot and heat for 5 minutes on high heat until softened.

2

Add beef stock, tomatoes, garlic, and kidney beans and bring to boil.

3

Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

4

Serve with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.