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French White Bean Soup Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
1 cup onion, chopped 2-3 leeks, chopped (white part only) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbs. olive oil 15-oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 3/4 cups home-cooked white beans) 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in !/2 inch cubes 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 3 cups vegetable broth, preferably with no added salt 1 cup evaporated skim milk 1/4 cup fresh parsley or watercress, chopped 2 tsp. lemon juice Dash salt White pepper to taste (preferably freshly ground)
Directions:
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauti onions, leeks and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Add beans, potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of thyme and 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth; simmer 20 minutes. Purie in blender or food processor. When smooth, return to saucepan and add remaining broth and evaporated milk; heat through. If necessary, add more water or broth to reach desired thickness. Before serving, stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, white pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon thyme. | |