2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 onion, finely diced
2 chargrilled peppers from a jar (about 175g/6oz)
leaves from a few sprigs of fresh thyme, or 录 tsp dried thyme
250g/9oz dried haricot beans
400g/14oz tomato passata
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (optional, see tip)
2 tsp smoked paprika