16/09/2026
MINESTRONE SOUP 🍲
While we wait for the warmer weather to kick in, give this Minestrone soup a try. Such a classic recipe, but it never gets old! Made using beans and fresh produce we have in store 🥕🫘
*Please check the product descriptions, as not all products are available at all stores.
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Carrot 1kg bag - $1.50 *Only at our Fitzroy and Brunswick stores
Zucchini $1 EA - *Only at our Fitzroy and Brunswick stores
Fresh Garlic 500g -$3 *Only available at our Footscray and Flemington stores.
Ellebi Five Bean Mix 400g - $1 - BBD: 13/09/27
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 zucchini quartered and sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can Ellebi Five Bean Mix drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
- 1/2 cup small whole grain pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale (I used sliver beet)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Method:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and zucchini to the pot.
2. Cook the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
3. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste and Italian seasoning to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the mixed beans, green beans and pasta to the pot.
5. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
