Tomato and Kidney Bean Soup

Bunny Erica's Note:

The most simple and tastiest tomato soup! I'm a bit embarassed to post it as its so easy and I've served it to so many people. Now they'll know.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 carrot, grated
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 fresh chili pepper, chopped, adjust size or number to suit your taste
• 1 (400 g) can kidney beans
• 1 liter tomato juice

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan fry the celery, carrot, onion and chilli for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the kidney beans (once drained and washed) and the tomato juice.
3. Bring to the boil and blend with a stick blender.
4. Season to taste.