Winter Warming Soup

Minestrone Soup is one solution to the big freeze that we're all experiencing!
Easy to make,this one's comfort food at its best!
You can use any combination of fresh and frozen vegetables you want....add some tinned tomatoes (no point in buying fresh ones in winter - they're too watery) and some pasta and enjoy with freshly grated Parmesan - delicious...

You'll need.....

1 onion, chopped finely
2 carrots, chopped finely
2 sticks celery, finely sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small tin sweetcorn
2 tins chopped tomatoes
2 tablsp. tomato purée
handful of spagetti, broken in two
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley
Freshly grated parmesan

Sauté fresh vegetables in olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato purée, corn and cover with water. Simmer gently until all is soft.
About 10 minutes before serving, add the pasta and continue cooking....you may need to add more water at this stage. Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve piping hot with fresh, crusty bread and parmesan cheese.