PERFECT MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Dice the onion, carrot, celery and leek and fry lightly in olive oil for 5 minutes, then add the crushed garlic cloves. Continue to cook on a low heat for 3 minutes.
• Add the diced gammon/ham, tinned tomatoes, shredded Savoy cabbage.
• Add 1.5 litres of vegetable stock.
• Break the spaghetti into pieces approximately 3cm long and add to the pot.
• Simmer for approximately one hour.
• Five minutes before serving, add one handful of torn fresh Basil.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.