Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions medium, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups white beans cans of
  • 2 9/16 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 stalks thyme
  • 2/3 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 leek sliced

Method

  • 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.