Winter Bean Soup

By granolagina

Ingredients

• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 T. canola oil
• 1/2 c. diced celery
• 1/2 leek, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 1/2 c. veggie broth
• 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 c. corn
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Saute the carrot in the oil in large pot for 3 minutes. Add celery, leek, and garlic. Cook 2 more minutes. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove bay leaf. Transfer half to blender and blend until smooth.

May sprinkle with croutons or bacon bits before serving.

1 serving= 400 calories, 5 g. fat, 15 g. fiber