Ham, Vegetable And Orzo Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 None large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian dried herbs
• 2 None carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups tomato puree
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 (13.5 oz) can mixed beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 None ham hock
• 3.5 oz orzo pasta
• None None grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
• None None crusty bread, to serve

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and mixed herbs, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins, or until onions are tender. Increase heat to high, add carrot and celery and cook for 4-5 mins, or until mixture begins to brown. Add tomato puree, stock, beans and ham hock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 mins.
2. Remove ham hock. Shred meat and return to soup. Discard skin, bone and fat.
3. Add pasta and cook for 15 mins. Season to taste. Top with grated parmesan and serve with crusty bread.

olive oil, onion, garlic, italian dried herbs, carrots, stalks celery, tomato puruee, chicken stock, mixed beans, ham hock, orzo pasta, parmesan cheese, crusty bread

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