If you want more substance add some small pasta towards the end of the cooking time.William MeppemeasyTime:30 mins - 1 hourServes:4-6
Cooler weather calls for warming soups,and a perennial combination is that of white beans,cavolo nero and parmesan. I use the rind from a wedge of parmigiano reggiano in the broth,which adds great depth of flavour – I usually keep a stash of them in the freezer. I like the sturdiness of cavolo nero here,but green or savoy cabbage or silverbeet would be lovely,too.
For a more substantial soup,some small pasta like ditalini could be added in the final 10 minutes of cooking:about 100g would be sufficient. The finishing touches of extra virgin olive oil and grated parmigiano reggiano are essential to round off this simple soup.