Easy Spicy Bean Soup
A quick and tasty vegan spicy bean soup packed full of vegetables and protein rich barlotti beans.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 72kcal
Equipment
- large soup pan or saucepan
- chopping board
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Vegetable peeler
- measuring jug and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 sticks celery (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 sweet peppers (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 courgettes (core removed and diced)
- 2 x 400g tins barlotti beans (drained)
- 1.5 ltr vegetable stock
- 2-3 teaspoon chipotle chilli paste (adjust to taste)
- 4-5 medium vine tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- lime wedges (optional for serving)
- coriander leaf (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and a large pinch of salt (this will stop the vegetables browning) and sauté for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to sauté for a further minute.
- Add the peppers and courgettes and continue to sauté the vegetables for a further 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add the borlotti beans, chipotle chilli paste and vegetable stock, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. [If making this soup in advance, take it to this stage and stop. Then cool and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to finish the soup and serve].
- Add the tomatoes to the pan, along with the seasoning, and cook for a further minute.
- Serve with a garnish of freshly chopped coriander and a wedge of fresh lime.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Easy Spicy Bean Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 316mg14%
Potassium 368mg11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 4173IU83%
Vitamin C 54mg65%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
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