For best results, use Breville's Fast Slow Pro™ combination pressure and slow cooker

Select SAUTE, HI heat, and preheat the cooking bowl. Heat the olive oil until shimmering then add the onions, carrots, celery and fennel. Saute until softened and starting to brown, 7-10 minutes. Reduce SAUTE level to MED and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. Add garlic during the last minute of cooking and stir constantly

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until caramelised. Add the kale, dried beans, bay leaf, thyme, salt, chilli flakes and water, stirring to combine

Select PRESSURE COOK or SLOW COOK LEGUMES

When cooking has completed, adjust seasoning and serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese