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Bean: Creamy White Bean Soup with Leeks

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

3 cans white beans, rinsed well and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups leek, thin sliced whites and greens only
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup half and half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


Recipe

In a blender purée the beans in batches with the tarragon and the broth and strain the purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the solids. In a large saucepan cook the leek, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the leek is softened and begins to turn golden. Add the purée, the half-and-half, the lemon juice, and salt to taste and simmer the soup, stirring, for 5 minutes.