Spicy tomato and bean soup is the perfect mid-week meal or to take into work for lunch. It reheats really well and is filling because of the beans.
We recommend using baked beans for your spicy bean and tomato soup (who doesn't have a tin going spare in the cupboard?) and then adding crushed chilli flakes to the top for a little kick. Obviously these can be removed if you have little mouths eating too.
Enjoy with fresh, crusty bread preferably warm from the oven.
Ingredients
- 415g can baked beans
- 2tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 125g (4oz) celery stick, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1tsp dried crushed chilli
- 400g (13oz) can chopped tomatoes
- 600ml (1pt) vegetable stock
To serve:
- 4tbsp soured cream
- Toasted bread
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan. Add the onion, celery, garlic, mixed herbs and chilli and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins.
- Add the tomatoes, baked beans and stock to the pan. Bring to the boil, cover then simmer for 25 mins.
- Serve the soup in warm bowls, topped with a swirl of soured cream and accompanied with chunks of bread.
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
-
Herby chicken with Romesco sauce
Herby chicken flavoured simply with oregano with a rich Romesco sauce - which makes a great dip.
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Potato soup
This creamy potato soup recipe is the perfect winter warmer. Top it with cheese and bacon for a soup version of a baked potato.
By Nichola Palmer Published
-
Creamy carrot and parsnip soup
This delicious creamy carrot and parsnip soup recipe is easy to make, simple and healthy too - a delicious winter warmer!
By Sue McMahon Published
-
Stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot
Our stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot is infused with lots of Middle Eastern flavours and it only takes 30 minutes of prep
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney
This stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney is best made the night before so it can marinate and intensify in flavour.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Easter coconut and lemon cake
This Easter coconut and lemon cake serves 12 and leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Kate Middleton’s 'two veg' breakfast is an easy energy boost for busy mums
The Princess of Wales is said to eat the same things for breakfast each day
By Selina Maycock Published
-
Prince William and Prince Harry’s ‘favourite’ childhood meals are surprisingly ‘normal’ and easy to recreate for family dinners
The brother's enjoyed "traditional, English food"
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
“Representation matters” British actress Samantha Morton dedicates BAFTA award to every child in the care system
The British actress, who grew up in foster care, received the highest accolade at the BAFTAs on Sunday
By Daniella Gray Published