Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 500g pkt Coles Vegetable Soup Kit
• 1.2kg Bertocchi Smoked Meaty Ham Hock, skin removed, trimmed
• 400g can diced tomatoes
• 100g macaroni
• 100g green beans, trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 225g pkt Coles Garlic Baguette
• Grated parmesan, to serve

Method

• Step 1 Heat the oil in a large deep saucepan over high heat. Add the leek, garlic and vegetables from the soup kit. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until vegetables soften slightly.
• Step 2 Add the ham hock, the stock powder sachet from the soup kit, 8 cups (2L) water and tomato. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Use tongs to transfer the ham hock to a heatproof plate. Set aside for 5 mins to cool slightly. Use two forks to shred meat, discarding the bone.
• Step 3 Return the meat to the pan with the macaroni and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 mins. Add the beans and cook for 5 mins until beans and macaroni are tender. Stir in the parsley.
• Step 4 Meanwhile, cook the garlic bread following packet directions.
• Step 5 Divide the soup among serving bowls. Season. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with garlic bread.