This nourishing and hearty soup has been a winter favourite in my family for years - perfect for weekday lunches and easy suppers. The recipe is a medley of homestyle Italian tomato based stews and the lighter provincial French style Soup au Pistou. The result is a warm and satisfying meal with incredible flavour and  richness. You can follow our recipe exactly, or substitute the veggies for whatever you have buried in the fridge. Celery, cauliflower, swede or parsnip would also be perfectly at home in this pot. You can also substitute the quinoa for barley, fregola any type of pasta if it saves you a trip to the grocery store.