Spicy Salsa Bean Soup

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 3/4 cup soaked and boiled rajma (kidney beans)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions whites
• 1 cup blanched and finely chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 3 cups basic vegetable stock
• salt to taste

For The Garnish

• 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens
• 2 tbsp grated mozzrella cheese (optional)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and spring onion whites and saute on a medium flame for a minute.
2. Add the tomatoes, chilli flakes, oregano and tomato ketchup, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rajma, basic vegetable stock and salt, mix well and bring to boil.
4. Serve hot garnished with spring onion greens and cheese.