DELICIOUS BEANS SOUP FOR COLD WINTER DAYS

Hot soup for cold days! The perfect choice, really easy & super healthy.

From start to finish, real food.

KIDNEY BEANS HEALTH BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

♥ Lowering cholesterol

♥ Excellent for diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia

♥ A good source for high-quality protein, especially when combined with rice/ quinoa/ buckwheat.

♥ Lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes

♥ Excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum.

Kidney beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre, as are most other beans.

In addition to lowering cholesterol, kidney beans’ high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.

When combined with whole grains such as rice, kidney beans provide virtually fat-free high-quality protein.

Kidney beans are an excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum, an integral component of the enzyme sulfite oxidase, which is responsible for detoxifying sulfites. 1

Much evidence supports the health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet and increasing the intake of legumes.

A high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans), nuts, and seeds is linked to significantly lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. 2

Ingredients for 4 servings:

Red kidney beans – 200 gr
Carrot – 1
Sweet potato – 1
Shallot onions – 2
Garlic cloves – 2
Water – 6 cups
Plum tomato – 1 can
Red paprika – 1 teaspoon
Cumin – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt & pepper – pinch
Olive oil- 1 tablespoon

How to make?

PRE PREPARATION – the night before preparing the soup, soak the beans in water for the whole night.
Start by cutting the vegetables (carrot, sweet potato, onions and 2 cloves of garlic).
Slightly saute the vegetables with a little olive oil for 2 minutes.
Time to add the water, start from 4.5 cups of water and add also the pre-soaked beans.
Cook for an hour until the beans are soft.
Then add a can of plum tomatoes and another 1.5 cups of water.
Continue cooking for an extra half an hour and then add the seasonings (paprika, cumin, salt and pepper) stir for two minutes.
Enjoy!! ( Best served with rice.)