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    Red Bean Soup with Guacamole Salsa


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    List of Ingredients




    -2 tablespoons olive oil
    -2 onions, chopped
    -2 cloves garlic, chopped
    -2 teaspoons ground cumin
    -1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    -1 tablespoon paprika
    -1 tablespoon tomato puree
    -1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    -1 can chopped tomato
    -2 cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    -3 3/4 cups water
    -salt
    -freshly ground black pepper
    -Tabasco sauce, to serve if desired


    Guacamole Salsa
    -2 avocados
    -1 small red onion, finely chopped
    -1 green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
    -1 tablespoon fresh coriander, cilantro
    -1 juice of alime

    Recipe



    1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy based saucepan.
    2. Add the onions and garlic.
    3. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened but not coloured.
    4. Add the cumin, cayenne and paprika and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
    5. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for a few seconds, then add the oregano.
    6. Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and the water.
    7. Bring mixture to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
    8. Cool the soup slightly, then puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth.
    9. Return to the saucepan and add seasoning to taste.
    10. Salsa------------.
    11. Halve, stone and peel the avocados, and dice finely.
    12. Place in a small bowl and gently, but thoroughly, mix with the red onion and the chillis, and the coriander and lime juice.
    13. Reheat soup and ladle into bowls.
    14. Spoon a little of the salsa into the middle of each bowl of soup.
    15. If you want to spice it up further offer the Tabasco to your guests.






 

 

 


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