White Bean Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
WHITE BEAN SOUP 1 onion, peeled and choppped2 leeks, sliced2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped2 tsp olive oil2 cups vegetable stock or water2 bay leavessmall bunch parsley stalksfreshly ground coriander seeds16-oz can cannelini beans, drainedfresh chives to garnish. 1. Place the onion, leeks, garlic, oil and a little water in a medium-sized pan. Cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Do not allow the veg to color. 2. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil and pour over vegetables. Add the bay leaves and parsley. Season with the coriander seeds.3. Return the soup to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes4. Add the beans for 3-4 minutes on a very low heat until they are warmed through.5. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly. Remove bay leaves then blend with stick blender or in food processor.6. Spoon into warmed deep soup bowls. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately.
Directions
1. Place the onion, leeks, garlic, oil and a little water in a medium-sized pan. Cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Do not allow the veg to color.
2. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil and pour over vegetables. Add the bay leaves and parsley. Season with the coriander seeds.
3. Return the soup to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
4. Add the beans for 3-4 minutes on a very low heat until they are warmed through.
5. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly. Remove bay leaves then blend with stick blender or in food processor.
6. Spoon into warmed deep soup bowls. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELMELLON.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 329.8
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 487.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 15.3 g
  • Protein: 12.6 g

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