Broad bean soup

Broad bean soup

Core recipe

Serves 4

1 medium red onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 tsp olive oil

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1 litre of hot water or vegetable stock

1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder

1 kg of frozen broad beans or freshly shelled

1 tsp miso paste

Sauté the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the cumin, garlic and turmeric and cook for a few more minutes. Add the hot water or stock and bouillon and bring to the boil. Add the broad beans, bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Drain off some of the liquid and mix it with the miso paste. Add this liquid to the soup. Stir in and turn off the heat. Blend until smooth.