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For the raita

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal485
    low
  • fat15g
  • saturates4g
  • carbs51g
  • sugars13g
  • fibre22g
    high
  • protein26g
  • salt1.6g
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Method

  • step 1

    Toast the cumin seeds briefly in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Spoon in the paprika and coriander, then tip in 2½ cans of beans along with their liquid, the tomatoes, tomato purée, bouillon, garlic and 500ml water. Cover and leave to simmer for 15 mins.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, stir the ingredients for the raita together in a bowl.

  • step 3

    Blitz the cooked beans using a hand blender until completely smooth, then stir in the remaining beans and return to the boil. Serve half and top with half the raita, a chopped avocado and some extra coriander. Leave the remaining soup to cool, then chill for another day. Will keep chilled for four days; the raita will keep for two days. Reheat the soup in a pan over a low-medium heat until piping hot.

Recipe tip

Make it vegan
Use vegan bouillon powder and replace the yogurt in the raita with a plant-based alternative – we like coconut yogurt.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2022

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A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.7 ratings

gunwende_IbC_mCg

This has become a family favourite. Today, we didn't have enough black beans, so added some kidney beans, but that worked well, too.

helensq

I agree that this was very earthy on its own but we found it really came to life with the raita. Also added some extra lemon juice.

lookingforward233

I made this soup for a light dinner and it was perfect. Quick and easy to prep plus tummy and healthy. Great receipt. Loved the raita and yoghurt which created a balanced dimension to the soup and just added to the wonderful flavours. Thank you BBC Good Food.

sazzel-mc-saz

I made this for lunch later today and halved the recipe. Minus the raita (which I haven't made yet) it is very bland and tasteless, and once blended is an odd grey/pink colour. Maybe because I used plum tomatoes? Not sure but it doesn't look anything like the pic! I have seasoned, added more ground…

sazzel-mc-saz

Edit: the soup has now darkened and looks more appetising! I also think it would be delish with a few crushed tortilla chips on top with the raita for added texture 😊

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