super quick legume soup

NOTE: For soup recipe video skip ahead to 4:11

super quick legume soup

This recipe is brilliant for when you only have access to limited cooking equipment, like a work kitchenette.

per person:
1/2 can legumes + liquid
3/4 cup liquid
flavour highlight, to serve, optional

1. Combine legumes, the legume canning liquid and the liquid in a heat proof bowl (or 2 bowls).

2. Microwave for 3 – 4 minutes or until very hot. Alternatively heat in a saucepan on the stove until hot.

3. Taste. Season. Serve with highlight ingredient sprinkled over the top, if using.

variations

legumes -all the usual suspects. White beans, butter beans, chickpeas, lentils, black beans, red kidney beans. You can also use cooked legumes and lentils. Cooked quinoa is also great in soups. Just increase the liquid to 1 cup to make up for the lack of canning liquid.

liquid – tomato puree or a jar of pasta sauce are my favourite. You could also use stock such as chicken or vegetable. Or try a few tablespoons of white miso paste mixed into water and a splash of soy sauce.

flavour highlight – shaved parmesan, goats cheese, ricotta, parsley, thyme, basil, mint, olive oil, chilli flakes or powder, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

leftover potential?

Brilliant. Will keep in the fridge for a week or two. Also freezes well.

problem solving guide

too thick – add a little hot or boiling water.

bland – be generous with the seasoning. A splash of soy sauce can help.

too thin – add in some more legumes, if you can. Or try a handful of fresh breadcrumbs.

serving suggestions

In a deep bowl on its own. Also good with crusty bread and butter.

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