French White Bean Soup

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
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Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
French White Bean Soup