American Red Bean Soup with Guacamole Salsa

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 onions, chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 * ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1 tablespoon paprika
 * 1 tablespoon tomato purée
 * ½ teaspoon oregano
 * 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
 * 2 (400 g) cans red kidney beans,
 * 2 avocados, finely diced
 * 1 red onion, finely chopped
 * 1 green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
 * 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
 * 1 lime, juice of
 * 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and garlic and cook for 4 – 5 minutes.
 * 2) Add the cumin, cayenne and paprika and cook for 1 minute.
 * 3) Stir in the tomato purée, then the oregano.
 * 4) Add the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans and 850 ml water.
 * 5) Boil and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
 * 6) Cool slightly then puree the soup in a food processor or blender until smooth.
 * 7) Return to the pan and season to taste.