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Hearty Spinach and Borlotti Bean Soup

Posted on: June 23, 2022, in Latest News, Umngazi Recipes

• 20 min Prep
• 30 min cook
• Serves 6

Ingredients 

• 1 good bunch of spinach
• 1 brown onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1ltr vegetable stock
• 100gr bacon or pancetta (optional)
• 1 can chopped tomato
• 1 can borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
• olive oil 
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Separate the spinach leaves from the stems, roughly chop the leaves keep till later, trim and chop the stems.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, cook the onion, carrot, celery, spinach stems and bacon/pancetta if using until soft and slightly golden in colour about +- 10 minutes.
3. Add the crushed garlic and stir for 1 minute until soft and fragrant.
4. Turn the stove to high heat, add the chopped tomato, beans and the vegetable stock, cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes partly covered until the vegetables have softened.
6. Add the chopped spinach leaves and allow to wilt and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve with fresh buttered bread.

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