
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salted butter
- 200g frozen sliced leeks
- 1 tsp frozen chopped garlic
- 500g frozen sliced carrots
- 1 heaped tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp caster sugar (optional)
- 1 (437g) jar white beans (such as cannellini), drained and rinsed (or use 1 (400g) tin)
- 2 vegetable stock pots, to make 1 litre of stock
Method
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil and butter. Add the frozen leeks and frozen garlic; cook for a few mins over medium-high heat, stirring, until starting to soften. Add the frozen carrots, thyme, sugar (if using) and a good pinch of salt. Cook for 5 mins.Step 2
Tip in the white beans and pour 750ml of the veg stock into the pan. Partially cover; cook for 10 mins or until the carrots are soft. Blitz very briefly, leaving some whole chunky bits – or blitz until almost smooth, if preferred (add more stock for a thinner soup). Season and serve.