Name: Haricot And Potato Soup
Ingredients: Serves 2 /3; 1 small tin of Haricot Beans in brine or water(NOT in tomato sauce); 3 Large Potatoes washed; Pint Vegetable Stock (Any stock will do really...); 100g of Diced bacon (optional); Parsley + Thyme; Butter - To taste

Instructions

Step 1:

1. Bring the Pint of vegetable stock to the boil.

Step 2:

2. Peel and chop the potatoes into small 1cm cubes and rinse to remove excess starch.

Step 3:

3. Add to the stock. Simmer for 10 mins

Step 4:

(whilst simmering, cook off bacon in a frying pan if desired)

Step 5:

4. Drain the Haricot beans and add to the pan. (and Bacon if desired)

Step 6:

5. Add the parsley, thyme and butter. Cover and simmer for a further 15 mins.

Step 7:

Serve with Crusty white bread.

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