Italian Minestra

Preparation :30 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total TIme :55 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredents :

2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped french beans
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped potatoes
1 cup thinly shredded cabbage
1 vegetarian seasoning cube
salt to taste
1/4 cup spaghetti
1/4 cup baked beans
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method :

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions, french beans, carrots and celery and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.Add 4 cups of water and bayleaf and bring to boil, while stirring once in between.Add the tomatoes, potato and cabbage, seasoning cube, salt and spaghetti, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes, or till the spaghetti is cooked.Add the baked beans and pepper, mix well and simmer on a slow flame for 2 minutes.Serve immediately.