Spiced Citrus Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions , sliced
• 450g carrots , roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• finger-length of fresh root ginger , grated
• juice 1 orange
• 1l vegetable stock
• 200ml can reduced-fat coconut milk
• 410g/14oz can mixed beans , drained, rinsed
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander                                                              

Preparation

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Gently cook the onions and carrots for 15 mins until soft and golden. Add garam masala and ginger, then cook for 1 min more.
• Add the orange juice and stock, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins until the carrots are tender, then stir in the coconut milk. Using a stick blender, purée until smooth, then add the beans. Bring to a simmer, scatter over coriander and serve.