Taste test and add salt and pepper. Blend in a food processor or hand held processor for a smooth soup. Garnish with thinly sliced chilli and grind black pepper over the top. Serve with chunky bread.
Once beans are cooked through and tender, remove bay leaf from soup; season with salt to taste. If desired, adjust other seasonings to taste at this point. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or a ...