Ingredients

6cupswater

15ozkidney beans,(1 can)

3tbspolive oil

2onions,chopped

2potatoes,peeled, cubed

3tbspchicken bouillon powder

½tspturmeric,ground

½tspblack pepper,ground

½tspwhite pepper,ground

½tspcayenne pepper,optional

2tspcurry powder

2tbspsoy sauce

½cupwhole milk

½cuphalf and half

½cupdry potato flakes

¼cupgreen onions,chopped

Preparation

In a medium-size cooking pot, add water and white kidney beans and bring to boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

In a frying pan, saute the onions in olive oil until lightly brown.

To the cooking pot, add the potatoes, sauteed onions, chicken soup base, turmeric, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and soy sauce, and cook until the potatoes are tender.

Add the whole milk and half and half cream, and bring back to boil.

Add the instant potato flakes, stirring until well blended.

Adjust the seasonings to taste.

Garnish with the chopped chives or green onions.