Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: heat the oil in a large pan. add the leeks and garlic, cover and sweat over a low-medium heat for 8 minutes, until tender. add the potatoes, carrots, bell pepper and beans and heat for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. pour over the stock and tomatoes, including their juice. if using whole plum tomatoes, chop them slightly in the pan (i prefer them to be in largish chunks rather than using pre-chopped tomatoes). bring to the boil. add the thyme and simmer for 25 minutes (or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking). add the kidney beans and sweetcorn, then season to taste with salt, pepper and tabasco.

Target recipe: to a large soup pot add the first 9 ingredients. tie the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and parsley sprigs together with kitchen twine or tie in a piece of cheesecloth; add to the pot. bring mixture to a boil; add salt, lower heat, and simmer 1 hour. remove the bouquet garni; puree the soup in a blender (in batches) or with an immersion blender. return the soup to the pot; thin with milk as desired. add in plenty of pepper; taste and adjust the salt (you will need quite a bit to bring out the flavors). serve warm; garnish each bowl (if desired) with a dollop of yogurt, chopped parsley, or shredded gruyere.