Chef Tom Walton's Pumpkin, Silverbeet & Borlotti Bean Soup!
This simple, nutritious and delicious soup is a perfect meat free winter warmer. Make a big batch on a Sunday and it will see you thorugh the week!
INGREDIENTS
2 cups dried borlotti beans
1 brown onion
1 cup celery diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 l NO BONES Vegetable Broth (or GOOD BONES Chicken Broth)
¼ kent pumpkin or ½ butternut, cut into 3cm pieces
1 bunch silverbeet, stalk and leaf sliced
¼ cup pesto
1 small piece of parmesan cheese
Crusty bread to serve
METHOD
In a large deep saucepan, add the onion, celery, garlic, olive oil and a good pinch of salt.
Cook over a medium high heat for 10 minutes then add the tomato paste and pumpkin. Cook for 5 more minutes before adding the NO BONES Vegetable Broth and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring often until the pumpkin is cooked.
Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve with parmesan and crusty bread to mop up the soup!