A New Recipe...

GARLIC BEAN SOUP

2 cups chopped onion 1 cup carrots, sliced 1/2 cup celery, sliced 12-14 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 14 oz cans chicken or vegetable broth 2 15 oz cans Great Northern or Garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Sauté onions, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil in a large saucepan for 3-4 minutes. Add broth and beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, for about 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then puree in a food processor or blender until smooth. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

So yes, it does taste like beans...there isn't really any disguising that fact...but here's the catch...I Liked it!! :) It is actually really, really good and I'm sure I'll be making it many times this Lent. I only changed two things... beef broth (made from bullion since that's what I had!) instead of chicken, and I skipped the celery since I didn't have any. Oh, and I used the Great Northern beans...I'm not a fan of garbanzos... Let me know if any of you try it!