Tuscan Bean and Garlic Soup

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 30 ounces cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped leeks, whites only
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 3/4 cups nonfat chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute leeks in oil 4 mins. Add garlic. Cook 3-4 mins.

2. Add stock and half of beans. Simmer 30 mins. Puree.

3. Add to pot with rest of beans. Season. Simmer 20 mins. Add parsley.

Notes: Only good if add lots of spices - chili powder, cumin, tabasco ...