Recipes
Bean Soup
Bean soup is a very hearty meal, therefore it can be served as a main meal. One of the ingredients in this recipe is leek, which is very high in various vitamins, making this meal idea not only tasty but also healthy.
| Preparation time | 30 min |
|---|---|
| Demanding |  |
| Energetic value | 91 kcal / 380 kJ |
| Table of nutritive values | |
Ingredients
 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 30 g | butter |
| 200 g | leek, chopped |
| ½ teaspoon | curry, powder form |
| 750 g | canned beans |
| 2 | garlic cloves, chopped |
| 600 - 700 ml | water |
| 1 tablespoon | Vegeta Gourmet Stock Powder |
Preparation
- In melted butter cook the leek, for a few minutes only.
- Add curry, a few tablespoons of water and cook roughly 10 minutes.
- Divide the beans, and chop one half in an electric blender, adding a few teaspoons of hot water (this will separate the dry mixture).
- Add bean puree to the leek as well as combining whole washed beans, garlic, water and Vegeta Gourmet Stock Powder.
- Bring the soup to the boil and then cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Serving
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Tip
This soup can also be served with dried, cooked bread squares.
Nutritional information
Energetic and nutritional values are calculated per serve.
| Nutrient | Unit of measurement | Quantity | RDA (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women* | Men* | |||
| Total proteins | g | 1,24 | - | - |
| Total carbohydrates | g | 8,48 | - | - |
| Diet fibres | g | 1,04 | - | - |
| Total fat | g | 6,30 | - | - |
| Cholesterol | mg | 16,43 | - | - |
| Vitamin A | IU | 328,19 | 8 | 7 |
| Vitamin C | mg | 7,74 | 10 | 9 |
| Vitamin D | IU | 4,20 | 2 | 2 |
| Vitamin E | IU | 0,89 | 4 | 4 |
| Calcium | mg | 41,09 | 4 | 4 |
| Phosphor | mg | 21,83 | 3 | 3 |
| Potassium | mg | 118,83 | 3 | 3 |
| Sodium | mg | 745,97 | 31 | 31 |
* RDA is based on daily intake for women of 2000 kcal, for men 2900 kcal, from 25 to 50 years of age. (Data source: DRI reports - Macronutrients, Elements, Vitamins, www.nap.edu; Genesis R&D and Podravka d.d.)
