White Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 x 400 g cans of white beans
600 ml vegetable stock
3-4 stalks thyme
300 g potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 None red pepper, diced
1 None leek, sliced

Preparation

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan and saute the onions, garlic and beans for a few minutes. Pour in the stock and thyme and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a separate pan and fry the potato for 3 minutes. Add the peppers and leeks and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the thyme from the first pan and puree the bean mixture until smooth. Add the potatoes, leeks and peppers, season to taste and serve.