Italian Minestrone Soup

Place the tomatoes into boiling water for a few seconds, then immediately plunge into cold water. Peel the tomatoes, then cut in half, remove the seeds and chop the flesh.

Bring about 1 litre of water to a boil, then add all vegetables and pour in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil again, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.