Roasted Garlic White Bean Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This soup is satisfying and delicious - great for garlic lovers! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried white beans, or 2 cans |
2 t olive oil, plus some for brushing garlic |
12 cloves garlic, or about one bunch |
1 large onion, chopped |
3 carrots, chopped |
2 medium potatoes, chopped |
1 large sprig rosemary, chopped |
1 t chopped fresh thyme |
5 cups water or broth |
salt, to taste |
parsley and red pepper flakes, to garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cook the beans if using dried.
2. Break apart (but don't peel) the garlic. Brush with olive oil and roast in an oven or over a stove until black. Remove cloves from the skins, and set aside
3. Combine onion, carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, water and cooked beans in a large pot. Bring to boil, and cook for about 20 minutes.
4. Add cooked beans, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
5. Remove soup from heat. Using a standard blender or an immersion blender, puree 2/3 of your soup along with the garlic cloves.
6. Combine blended portion with chunky portion and salt to taste.
7. Garnish with parsley and red pepper, if desired, and serve.
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