Spiced Kidney Bean and Red Pepper Soup

Serves 2

you will  need:

1tsp olive oil

1/2 onion

1 clove garlic

200g red pepper

1tsp smoke paprika 

1/2 can kidney beans, washed and drained

1/2 can chopped tomatoes 

1/2L vegetable stock

salt and pepper 

Step 1:

Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion slowly until softened and deep gold. Add the garlic and pepper and cook for about five minutes until softened. 

Step 2:

Stir in the paprika and thyme.

Step 3:

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and the kidney beans. 

Step 4:                                                                                                                                               

Add the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened. Liquidise in a blender until smooth, then return to the heat and season.