CHUNKY VEGETABLE CHIPOTLE SOUP
Sunshine in a bowl, this easy and satisfying soup has under 10 ingredients and under 20 mins to make.
Benefits: Kidney beans provide an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and phytoestrogens, for a healthy digestive function and hormone balance. Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene. Great for prostate health.
Ingredients:
1 medium onion cubed
1 medium carrot cut into chunks
1 cup of roasted pumpkin and peppers cubed.
400g tinned tomatoes
400g kidney beans
600 ml boiling water with 1 heaped tsp vegetable stock/ 1 cube
Pinch of each sea salt and black pepper. (Adjust to taste)
To serve:
Fresh coriander
Natural yoghurt
Lime quarters to squeeze over.
Method:
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Add 1 tsp oil to a preheated medium saucepan, add onions, fry on medium heat until onions are translucent.
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Meanwhile, chop the carrots. Add these along with the chipotle paste, stir to coat in the spices.
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Next, add the tinned tomatoes, hot stock, and roasted pumpkin, peppers and kidney beans.
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Bring to boil, then turn down to simmer for around 20 mins.
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Add more water if necessary and adjust seasoning.
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Serve immediately with a spoon of yogurt dropped on, chopped coriander and a squeeze of lime.