White Bean
Soup
4 (16-ounce) cans white
beans
6 cups water
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
- In a kettle combine white beans (if using
dried, use 1 pound, cover with water and allow to soak overnight,
drain). Cover with water; add chopped garlic cloves, chopped
parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer over low heat 3 to 4 hours.
- Add soft bread crumbs, stir until dissolved.
Makes 8 servings.