A pot of vegetable and bean soup is a lovely option for cooler evenings. This archive recipe combines pumpkin, tomatoes, leafy greens and herbs, with room to use the vegetables you have on hand.
It is a meal idea to enjoy, without the original immune-boosting or gut-treatment promises.
Serves 6, as in the original recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large leek, washed and finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 turnips, or a similar amount of celeriac, peeled and diced
- 3 cups peeled, cubed butternut pumpkin
- 8–10 cups water or stock of your choice
- A few sprigs of rosemary, oregano or other herbs
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups fully cooked adzuki, borlotti or cannellini beans, or drained canned beans
- 1 bunch kale or spinach, washed and chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion, leek, celery and garlic, stirring until softened.
- Add the carrots, turnips or celeriac, pumpkin and herbs. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add 8 cups of water or stock, the tomatoes and cooked beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30–45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add more liquid if needed.
- Remove any woody herb stems. Stir in the greens and cook until wilted. Add the vinegar gradually, taste and season.
Preparing ahead
The beans should be fully cooked before they go into the pot; soaking dried beans is not the same as cooking them. Follow the packet's preparation and cooking instructions, or use canned beans.
Cool leftovers quickly and refrigerate. Reheat until at least 75°C in the centre. Healthdirect — Food safety.
For another meal, try lentil bolognese. Read let's talk about gut health for symptom and dietary-review questions. If food questions concern eczema, our separate eczema guide explains that care pathway.
The clinic lists dietary and lifestyle review within an initial naturopathy consultation. Melbourne Wellness — Services.
Discuss suitability at a consultation.
Sources
Read 15 October 2026. Clinical sources support the adjacent general information; clinic links verify the advertised appointment menu.
- Healthdirect — Food safety — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Melbourne Wellness — Services — current clinic facts; accessed 2026-10-15.
