10 minute bean soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp oil
• 600g mixed beans
• 400ml hot water
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Peel and dice the onion into pretty big chunks. Peel a garlic clove, smash onto a board with the flat side of a knife and chop into rough pieces.
2. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a medium saucepan on medium heat.
3. Reduce to medium low and add the onion and garlic and fry off, covering with a lid and stirring occasionally for 5 mins.
4. Add the bay leaves and beans and simmer for a couple of mins.
5. Add the hot water, turn back up to medium heat and simmer with a lid on for 5-10 mins. Season well.
6. Add the stew to bowls and top with coriander, spring onions and chilli oil.