Gently heat through and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve in warm bowls or a soup tureen and garnish with a swirl of cream, some fresh thyme leaves and freshly ground black pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon oil and pour in batter. Bake until golden, 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, make soup: Add 2-3 tablespoons oil to medium pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic. Sweat until ...

Black beans are god-tier pulses ... 4. Transfer half of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth. Pour back into the pan and stir well. For a thinner soup, only blend one-third of the ...