It was a Friday again and I was going to prepare some lunch when I found a stray tin of mixed beans, helpfully already in a spicy tomato sauce. I know, I can already hear all of you Twickenhamites  saying yuck and bemoaning the use of tinned beans!

Anyway Just check this out! Yes indeed……

However the mighty mixed beans were a joy to the taste. Complimented as they were by several fresh ingredients this was a great Friday lunchtime soup with a smooth and creamy consistancy.

Serves: 4

Approximate Calories: 595 (149 calories per serving) 

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of rapeseed oil (olive oil will do)
• 1 tin of mixed beans with spicy sauce
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 pepper (I used yellow)
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium onion
• 1 tbsp of tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 celery stick
• 1 tbsp of mixed herbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 vegetable stockpot
• Add hot water to (level 1 in the soupmaker the higher one)

Method

• Put all ingredients in the soup maker and set to smooth
• Alternatively put all of the ingredients into the pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minute’s or so, then blend when done until smooth.
• For a thinner soup add more water, for a thicker soup add less water.