Creamy Bean Soup

SERVING SIZE: 8

PREP TIME: 10 mins

COOK TIME: 50 mins

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil

1 medium brown onion peeled and diced

1 large leek trimmed ,washed and sliced

3 celery stalks trimmed and sliced

3 teaspoons minced garlic

4 large potatoes peeled and diced

2x420 g cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed

6 cups water

4 teaspoons powdered vegetable stock

1-2 teaspoons salt to taste

1 teaspoon pepper

• 2 tablespoons chopped thyme

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

• 100 grams diced smoked bacon

• 300ml cream

Method

In a deep saucepan fry onions with oil, garlic, celery, and leek till soft , about 15 minutes

Add the bacon and potatoes and fry gently for another 5 minutes

Add the stock ,beans, water and herbs mix well , bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes , add the salt and pepper to taste ,

Once cooked blend the mixture, with a stick blender, and pour in the cream, ready to serve.

Delicious with fresh bread