Moroccan Potato Bean Soup

Ingredients

• water
• white kidney beans
• extra virgin olive oil
• onions
• garlic
• leeks
• potatoes
• chicken soup base
• turmeric powder
• white pepper
• cayenne pepper
• curry powder
• soy sauce
• whole milk
• half-and-half cream
• instant potato flakes
• chives

Preparation

1. 1in a medium size cooking pot , add water , kidney beans and bring to boil
2. 2reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
3. 3in a frying pan , add olive oil , onions , garlic and leeks and saute' until leeks are translucent , about 6 to 8 minutes
4. 4to cooking pot , add cubed potatoes , sautee'd onion mixture , chicken soup base , turmeric , white pepper , cayenne pepper , curry powder , soy sauce and simmer until potatoes are tender , about 15 minutes
5. 5add whole milk , half and half cream and bring back just to boil , stirring frequently
6. 6add instant potato flakes stirring until well blended
7. 7adjust seasonings to taste
8. 8garnish each serving with chopped chives or green onions