Chicken Minestrone

Heat oil in a large saucepan, add onion with a good pinch of salt, cover and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown. Stir in leeks, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until very soft. Add chicken stock or water and bring to the boil. Stir in carrot, celery and ditali and return to the boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cabbage, chicken and beans, cover and cook for a further minute, then remove from heat, cover and set aside for at least 5 minutes. Taste, stir in parsley and salt, reheat if necessary and serve.