Red Kidney Bean Soup With Lime Yoghurt

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 onion, medium sized and chopped
• 1 carrot, medium sized and chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 stalk celery, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, medium sized and chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon cumin, ground
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, red
• 1 tablespoon oregano, dried and ground
• 2 cups kidney beans, drained
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup yogurt, plain
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh and chopped

Recipe

• 1 chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
• 2 chop carrots and celery.
• 3 heat 1 tbsp broth in medium-sized soup pot. sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. add garlic, carrots, celery, and continue to sauté for another minute.
• 4 add chicken stock, tomato paste, kidney beans, and spices. bring to a boil. once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• 5 let cool for a few minutes while making lime yogurt.
• 6 make lime yogurt by combining yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in separate small bowl.
• 7 blend soup. be careful to start blender on low speed so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. and make sure you don't fill blender more than half full.
• 8 season with salt and pepper to taste. reheat, and pour into serving bowls, top with a spoonful of lime yogurt, and serve.