Soups

Mixed bean Soup: INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 red onion,halved and sliced 100 g potato,diced 1 carrot,diced 1 leek, sliced 1 green chilli,sliced 3 garlic cloves,crushed 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp chilli powder 4 cups vegetable stock 450 g mixed canned beans salt and pepper 2 tbsp chopped coriander(cilantro) to garnish H eat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and add the prepared onion,carrot and leek saute for about 2 minutes,stirring , until the vegetables are slightly softened.A dd the sliced chilli and crushed garlic and cook for a further 1 minute. Stir the ground coriander,chilli power and the vegetable stock.Bring the soup to the boil,reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the beans,season well with salt and pepper and cook for a further 10 minutes,stirring occasionally.Transfer the soup to a warm tureen or individual bowls,garnish with chopped coriander(cilantro) and serve . cooking tips serve this s...