White Bean Vegetable Soup With Grilled Garlic Croutons
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Course : Grilling
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

---SOUP---
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium Onion
2 medium carrots
2 medium celery
6 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
2 cans northern white beans
---CROUTONS---
1 loaf baguette
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
 

Preparation:

Recipe by: COOK'S CHOICE SEAN and CATHY SHOW #CH1219 In a pot heat oil over medium heat and cook onions for 2 minutes. Add the chopped carrots and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in the fresh herbs and white beans. Return soup to a simmer. Using a handblender puree soup to desired consistency. In a food processor or chopping bowl of Braun MultiPurpose Processor puree the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and olive oil. Brush both sides of 12 slices of bread with garlic oil. Heat cast iron grill pan over medium high heat. Grill bread on both sides until toasted. Serve soup hot with croutons. Yield: serves 4-