You can clear out your vegetable crisper with this fabulously simple soup which makes the most of your leftover veg and is jam packed with nutrition.
Nutrition
Kidney beans
- Kidney beans are named after their shape which is much like that of the kidney organ.
- Kidney beans generally come in red and white colours.
- Kidney beans, and in particularly red kidney beans, are sturdy and hold their shape well, especially when boiled in a soup. They also readily absorb surrounding flavours in any dish. It is due to this that make them an ideal ingredient for hearty and spicy dishes and combine particularly well with chilli. Red kidney beans are rich in nutrients and high in dietary fibre, making them a healthful food choice. Due to their high fibre content, they are great for supporting healthy blood cholesterol levels.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chilli (optional)
- 5 cups chopped vegetables such as carrots, celery, potato, swede.
- 5 cups vegetable liquid stock
- 400g can diced tomatoes
- 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can red lentils
- 125g can corn kernels, drained
METHOD
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat and add onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and spices, including chilli if you are using. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add chopped vegetables. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, to coat.
Step 2
Add stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beans, lentils and corn.
Step 3
Cook for a further 5 minutes or until heated through. Season with Himalayan sea salt and pepper.