CHUNKY PEPPER, TOMATO AND MIXED BEAN SOUP

CHUNKY PEPPER, TOMATO AND MIXED BEAN SOUP

 

Low fat cooking spray 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 carrot, chopped 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped 2 tsp paprika	850ml (1 ½ pints) vegetable stock 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g can mixed pulses or mixed bean salad, rinsed and drained 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
NOTE: When using stock cube we use 1 cube for every 1 pint!!   15 Minutes to prepare, 25 Minutes to cook Serves about 4

 

1. Heat a saucepan misted with low fat cooking spray.  Fry the onion, garlic and carrot for 2-3 minutes.  Add the peppers and paprika and stir for a few seconds.  Pour in the vegetable stock, then stir in the tomato puree, canned tomatoes and mixed pulses or bean salad.

 

2. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.  Stir in the parsley, season to taste with salt and black pepper, then ladle into bowls and serve with hot crusty rolls.