Silverbeet & Bean Soup

Silverbeet & Bean Soup

Course Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chopped Silverbeet
  • 1 medium carrot coarsely chopped
  • 1 small zucchini coarsely chopped
  • 1 small yellow summer squash coarsely chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 litres low salt chicken stock
  • 1 400 g can Cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 400 g diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place a large solid based saucepan over a medium heat
  • Saute the carrot, zucchini, yellow squash and onion in oil until tender
  • Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
  • Add the stock, Silverbeet, beans, tomatoes, thyme, salt, oregano and pepper.
  • Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese (if using).

Notes

For #vegans substitute the chicken with vegetable stock and top with cheese alternative or leave out completely and add a little more salt
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Written by mattsadmin