Garlic Bean Soup


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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time: 0:00
Categories : Alive & Cooking


2 Tbsp virgin olive oil
1 onion,coarsely chopped
8 large garlic cloves,peeled, up to 10
600 ml vegetable or chicken stock
2 large cans haricot,cannelini or black-eyed beans
salt and pepper
natural yoghurt and chopped fresh herbs to garnish
wholemeal croutons,(optional)


Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic over a low
heat until
softened. Add the stock and half the beans, bring to the boil and
simmer for 20-30
minutes. Puree in a liquidiser until smooth. Add the remaining beans
to the soup
and season to taste. Reheat the serve hot, with a swirl of yoghurt and
a
sprinkling of herbs.