As we enter Autumn in Australia, we welcome soups back to the menu. This hearty, rich and flavourful dish provides comfort, warmth and nourishment.

Seasoned with dried and fresh herbs, you should find most of these staple ingredients in your pantry or fridge. It’s cheap to make, and offers a great source of protein. Source the best quality sausages you can afford or find.

For BLW, you can slice a couple of pieces of the carrot and zucchini into finger sized pieces to add to the soup when cooking. Slice the sausage into suitable BLW shapes to cook also. Serve with the beans, mashed between your fingers.

For a puree, blend some of the softened vegetables with the beans and some of the sauce until you have reached your desired consistency. You can do this before you season the dish with extra salt if you prefer.