Provencal White Bean Soup South Beach Phase 1

By Rachelle

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Small Onion,
• chopped
• 1 Stalk Celery,
• chopped finely
• 2 Cloves Garlic,
• peel & smash
• 1 tsp Dried Basil
• 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 15oz Can Cannellinni
• Beans or Great Northern
• Rinsed & Drained
• 1 1/2 C Chicken Broth
• Fresh Ground Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium soup pot, heat
oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion, celery, garlic,
basil, thyme, and salt;
reduce heat to medium low
and cook, stirring often,
15 minutes or until veges
are softened. Add beans
and stir to combine. Transfer
3/4 cup of bean mixture
to a blender, add broth and
puree until smooth. Return
to pot, stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer just to
heat through. Season with
additional salt & pepper
to taste.