Kidney Beans Soup

Kidney Beans Soup

• 2 cups kidney beans soaked for 5-6 hours
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• for garnishing spring onions, chopped
• a few drops tabasco sauce

Method

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add garlic, onion and sauté for a minute or till the onion turns translucent.
2. Reserve some tomatoes for garnishing and add the remaining. Sauté well. Add kidney beans and stir to mix and cook for a minute.
3. Add 4-5 cups water, cover and pressure cook for 5-10 minutes. Transfer into a bowl and blend into a fine puree.
4. Heat a non-stick pan. Transfer the puree into it, stir and add salt, paprika powder and lemon juice. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
5. Garnish with reserved tomatoes, chopped coriander, spring onions and Tabasco sauce and serve hot.

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