Bean stew & dumplings
Based on Guardian recipe Dice 1 onion 1 small potato 1 carrot (optional) 2 cloves garlic finely chopped pinch chilli flakes or finely chopped fresh chilli Gently fry together to soften Add 1 sprig thyme Pour in 500 ml vegetable stock (or up to 1 litre if cooking bigger portion) Add can of plum tomatoes Bring to boil then reduce to simmer Drain & rinse beans - small can red kidney beans & full size can borlotti beans Add beans & stir Make spinners Mix 100g plain flour, pinch salt, pepper & sprig thyme leaves Add 50-60ml water Mix to form stiff but not cracking dough roll into small balls & drop into the soup Simmer for 15 mins until the beans break down to thicken the soup & the spinners are cooked through. Optional: fry bacon until crispy & smash to sprinkle on top