Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, diced

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1 celery rib, sliced

1 tsp thyme leaves

600ml (pint) vegetable stock

400g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

400g can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed

120g (4 oz) Savoy cabbage, finely shredded

grated parmigiano reggiano

Preparation

Prepare all of the vegetables.

Heat the stock.

Heat the oil in a large pan.

Add the onion, carrot, celery and thyme. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the stock, beans and tomatoes.

Bring to boil then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes with pan partially covered.

Add the cabbage and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Season to taste and serve with grated parm'.