Mexican Black Bean Soup

Per serving (302g) Calories 261, Fat 9.2g, Saturates 1.2g, Carbohydrate 38g, Sugars 5.8g, Fibre 14g, Protein 11g, Salt 2.4g

Makes: 6

A hearty and delicious soup — the black beans make it thick and filling, while the toppings add a freshness which help cut through the spice.

For the soup:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, puréed

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 2 400g (14oz) tin black beans, drained

• 1 400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes

• 960ml (4 cups) vegetable stock

For the topping:

• 1 red chilli, finely sliced

• Handful chopped coriander

• Bunch spring onions, finely sliced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered

• Handful tortilla chips

1 Add the oil to a saucepan over a medium-high heat, then add the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add one tin of black beans, chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock, and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth. Then add the remaining black beans to the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes.

2 Top the soup with toppings, and serve.

Wonton Soup

Per serving (345g) Calories 177, Fat 4.7g, Saturates 0.6g, Carbohydrate 26g, Sugars 3.8g, Fibre 6g, Protein 12g, Salt 3g

Serves: 6

Wonton wrappers often contain egg, but this simple recipe means we can all enjoy wonton soup. They take a little time to make but are cheap and simple.