1tablespoonbuttersub with vegan butter if necessary
1large white onionfinely sliced
2large garlic clovesfinely chopped
1red chillifinely chopped
1tablespoontomato paste
1tablespoonfresh thyme leaves
1large carrotpeeled and cut into cubes
1medium-sized potatopeeled and cut into cubes
salt
400gramscannellini beans1 can, drained and rinsed
1vegetable stock cubeI love using Kallo organic vegetable stock cube
1teaspoonred chilli powderoptional
1teaspooncoriander powderoptional
200mlboiling water
200mlfull-fat canned coconut milk
100gchopped kale leaves
2tablespoonnutritional yeastoptional
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pot. Add butter and let it melt.
Add onions and fry for 3 to 4 minutes till they are translucent.
Add garlic, mix well and cook for a minute.
Add chopped red chillies and mix well.
Add tomato paste. Stir well and cook for about a minute.
Add fresh thyme leaves and give it a good mix.
Add the carrots, potatoes and cannellini beans.
Add salt, chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well.
Add vegetable stock and coconut milk.
Add the chopped kale. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Use a potato masher to roughly mash the potatoes, carrots and cannellini beans. The goal here is to mash it roughly and still retain a bite.Do not puree the mixture unless you do not prefer a chunky soup.
Serve in a bowl garnished with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavour (this is optional) and croutons.
Notes
Nutrition values are a rough estimate for guidance.