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                          French White Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:45
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           chopped onion
   2      large         leeks -- chopped
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
  15      ounces        white beans -- drained and rinsed
   2      medium        potatoes -- peeled and cubed
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme
   3      cups          vegetable broth -- low salt
   1      cup           evaporated skim milk
     1/4  cup           fresh chopped parsley
   2      teaspoons     lemon juice
   1      Dash          salt
                        Freshly ground white pepper -- to taste

Use only the white part of the leek for this soup. Cut potatoes into
1/2-inch cubes.
Use Great Northern or pinto, or 1-3/4 cups home-cooked white beans.
Substitute watercress for parsley.

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, saut=E9 onions, leeks and garlic in olive=
 oil
for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Add beans, potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon
of thyme and 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth; simmer 20 minutes. Pur=E9e in
blender or food processor. When smooth, return to saucepan and add remaining
broth and evaporated milk; heat through. If necessary, add more water or
broth to reach desired thickness. Before serving, stir in chopped parsley,
lemon juice, salt, white pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon thyme.

Serves 4, with 265 calories and 4 grams fat per serving.
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 35 minutes




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NOTES : Serve this satisfying soup with some crusty rolls or breadsticks. If
desired, round out the meal by slicing some tomatoes or carrot sticks while
the soup simmers, or simply add some fruit salad for dessert.=20 This recipe
was found on the Web at http://www.aicr.org