Steps
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Step 1
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Peel onion, carrot, potato and turnip and dice into small cubes. |
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Step 2
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Finely chop celery and add to vegetables in a large pot of cold water. |
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Step 3
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Simmer for 45 minutes and season with salt and pepper. |
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Step 4
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Trim the top of the marrows and hollow out the inside with a tablespoon. |
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Step 5
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Remove the rind from the bacon and slice the rashers into thin strips. |
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Step 6
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Add bacon to the minced meat, grated cheese, chopped garlic and parsley. |
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Step 7
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Stuff the marrows with this mixture and drop marrows gently in broth. |
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Step 8
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Cover pot and allow to simmer for a further 45 minutes. |
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Step 9
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Add pasta and juice of lemon. Simmer for another 5 minutes. |
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Step 10
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Serve immediately in glass bowls or deep soup plates. |
Prime Tips
If you prefer to have the broth as a starter, you may then serve the stuffed marrows as a main.
course with a small portion of mashed potatoes and minted green peas.
For a healthier version of this recipe, you may substitute the minced beef and pork with minced chicken breast.
You may also opt for a handful of cooked plain white rice instead of the pasta.