Cannellini Bean Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely sliced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• celery top, chopped
• 2 (400 g) cans cannellini beans, drained
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 2/3 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in saucepan, add onion and cook gently until transparent, then add garlic and cook further 3 minutes.
• 2 add celery and carrot and cook for 3-5 minutes, until celery is transparent.
• 3 add drained beans, stock, celery tops, thyme and salt and pepper.
• 4 bring to boil and simmer gently for 45 minutes.
• 5 puree in processor until smooth, check seasoning and reheat and serve.