Garlic And Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Garlic And Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bulbs garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 None carrots, chopped, to serve; 2 stalks celery, trimmed, sliced; 1 None leek, trimmed, washed, sliced; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 None potatoes, peeled, diced; 2/3 lb lima beans, drained; None None Croutons; 1/2 None baguette, cut into 1/3 inch slices; None None olive oil; 3 oz Gruyere cheese, grated; 1 tsp paprika; 1/3 cup fresh chives, snipped

Servings: persons

3 bulbs garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
2 None carrots, chopped, to serve
2 stalks celery, trimmed, sliced
1 None leek, trimmed, washed, sliced
4 cups chicken stock
2 None potatoes, peeled, diced
2/3 lb lima beans, drained
None None Croutons
1/2 None baguette, cut into 1/3 inch slices
None None olive oil
3 oz Gruyere cheese, grated
1 tsp paprika
1/3 cup fresh chives, snipped

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Drizzle garlic bulbs with oil and bake for 15-20 mins, until tender.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute carrots, celery and leek, stirring, for 10-15 mins, until tender and beginning to caramelize. Add stock and 2 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 25-30 mins.
3
Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into soup. Add potatoes and cook over medium heat for 5-10 mins, until potatoes are tender. Add lima beans and puree soup until smooth. Season.
4
For croutons, preheat broiler. Drizzle bread with olive oil. Broil for 2-3 mins, until lightly golden. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika and broil for 2-3 mins, until cheese melts.
5
Sprinkle soup with chives and serve topped with croutons.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bulbs garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 None carrots, chopped, to serve, 2 stalks celery, trimmed, sliced, and more.

Yes, Garlic And Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Garlic And Bean Soup

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