Souper-hero Minestrone
1 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stick
1 small courgette
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp sunflower oil
150g diced pancetta or bacon lardons
600ml chicken or vegetable stock
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can chick-peas
50g small dried pasta shapes (or 25g if really tiny)
50g spinach
Large handful fresh basil leaves, optional
25g finely grated parmesan
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper