MINESTRONE MIX

Heat 2 tbs of rice bran in a large saucepan over a low heat and add 2 finely sliced onions and 2 tbs of minced garlic .
Cook until the onion is translucent .
Add 1 x 400gm can of diced tomatoes , 2 carrots chopped , 2 potatoes chopped .
Add 200ml of white vinegar , 250gm of soft brown sugar .
Allow this mixture to simmer for 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender .
Add 1x 400gm can of 4 bean mix and stir through with the contents of 2 x  680 gm jars of passata .
Add 150 gm of sliced black olives and 150 gm of dried gomiti pasta or a short pasta of your choice .
Heat for 30 minutes and serve with crusty bread .