Bean and Seaweed Soup

According to a recent study, regular bean eaters are 22 percent less likely to be overweight and have smaller waistlines than those who pass on legumes. Beans release energy slowly into the body, making them a great weight loss food. 'They are also high in protein and fibre, which satiates the appetite and helps keep you full for longer periods of time.'

Preparation

Bring the kettle to a boil and mix the contents of the miso bouillon sachet in 900ml of hot water and set aside.
In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the garlic and fry for a few seconds.
Add celery and leeks and sauté for five minutes.
Add the tomato passata and cook for a further few minutes.
Add all the Biokitchen vegetables, beans, kombu and miso bouillon stock.
Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes on a low heat. Remove and discard the kombu.
Remove one cup of the soup, blend to a cream in an upright blender or use a stick blender and return to the pot. Stir in the parsley.
Season the soup to taste with salt and black pepper (optional) and if you prefer finish off with a swig of Clearspring olive oil.

Courtesy of Clearspring

Special Diets

When using the ingredients listed, this recipe is suitable for the following diets:
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Egg free

Please Note: May still contain traces of gluten, egg and dairy or other allergens. Before consumption always check the label of each individual product/ingredient for allergens.