Quick Thick Bean Soup
A hearty mix of beans and seasonal vegetables, with a hint of curry and garlic, served with sourdough bread.
Ingredients
- 30g olive oil
- 250g leek (1 large), chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1.6kg canned four bean mix in brine,
- drained (4 tins)
- 1.4L water
- 4 tbsp MAGGI® Vegetable
Preparation
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1Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.Sauté leeks and celery in the olive oil for a few minutes till soft.
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2Add curry, garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, add a few tablespoons of water and cook for roughly 10 minutes.
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3Purée half the beans in a blender, adding a few teaspoons of hot water if too thick. Add the bean purée to the leek and celery mixture as well as combining whole beans, water and MAGGI® Vegetable Booster.
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4Bring the soup to the boil and then cook for another 8-10 minutes.
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5Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with fresh sourdough bread.
Add one teaspoon of turmeric for a more vibrant colour and flavour
Chopped spinach or silverbeet can be added for extra colour and texture
For a non-vegan/vegetarian option, add cubes of bacon during cooking