Chilli Con Carne Soup
Ingredients
- A drizzle of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 300g minced beef
- 1tsp mild chilli powder
- 1tsp paprika
- 50g tomato purée
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 1x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1x 400g tin kidney beans
- 100g sweetcorn, cooked
- To Garnish:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4tsp sour cream
- 4tbsp cheese, grated
- Coriander leaves
- 4 handfuls of tortilla chips
Instructions
Method:
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a deep saucepan, add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and minced beef to the pan, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the chilli powder, paprika and tomato purée and cook for another minute, then add the stock and chopped tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the kidney beans and sweetcorn and simmer for a final 2 minutes.
- Season to taste and ladle into 4 warmed serving bowls.
- Garnish the soup with sliced avocado, a spoonful of sour cream, grated cheese and coriander leaves. Serve with a handful of tortilla chips.
Chef’s Tip
This is a great winter warmer to batch cook and freeze for a quick homemade mid-week meal. To freeze, allow the soup to cool and place in a container then the freezer. To reheat, defrost the soup overnight in the fridge, then place in a pan to reheat ensuring it is piping hot before serving.



