Floridanative's Artichoke & Bean Soup

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained (do not rinse)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups organic chicken broth
• kosher sea salt, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
• fat-free garlic & cheese crouton, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. add garlic and onion, and saute until translucent and fragrant. remove from heat.
• 2 puree artichokes, cannellini beans, sauteed garlic and onion in food processor until smooth. (i had to use my blender, so i added some of the chicken broth at this point!).
• 3 add pureed mixture to saucepan, add remainder of chicken broth, thyme, salt and pepper and heat through.
• 4 check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
• 5 serve with croutons to garnish.