Summer Minestrone alla Genovese

The fridge was empty, the cupboard barer than Mother Hubbard's, and we had friends spontaneously inviting themselves to dinner. I flicked though the book for some inspiration and this is what I decided on. I had some homemade pesto and some orzo, so ran out for some veg & a baguette. I used up the last of my precious & coverted Marigold bouillon powder and put together this delicious soup. Very quick to make, and very comforting on a rainy October night. There's lots left over to be frozen in individual portions for this winter.