Creamy White Bean Soup

Creamy White Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• 2 tsp. dried oregano, dried
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 jar cannellini beans, 20-ounces, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 6 fresh basil leaves, minced
• Juice of 1 fresh lemon
• Sea salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet saucepot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the tomato, oregano and crushed chili flakes. Continue to sauté for another minute.
2. Add the beans and broth. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for 35 minutes until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the basil and lemon juice, season to taste with salt.