Spicy Salsa Bean Soup (Iron Rich) by Tarla Dalal

canned black beans

🥗Healthier: dried black beans

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Dried beans are lower in sodium and can be more economical.

canned kidney beans

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Chickpeas provide protein and fiber with a different flavor.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes with spices

Homemade salsa can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning is a cost-effective base.

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and spring onion whites and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.

Add the tomatoes, chilli flakes, oregano, and tomato ketchup, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the rajma, basic vegetable stock, and salt, mix well and bring to a boil, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with spring onion greens and cheese.

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