Spanish-Style White Bean Stew (Vegan, healthy, high protein, high fiber)

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 heaped teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• 3 tomatoes (grated and skin removed)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 x 14 oz (400g can of white beans (cannellini or similar))
• 3 cups of vegetable stock (homemade or storebought)
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste