Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil

Name: Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 2 large onions, roughly chopped; Salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme; 4 heads roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out (Oven roasted: tops cut off, drizzled with olive oil, seasoned, wrapped in foil, roasted at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, until soft and colored); 2 cups white beans, soaked in water overnight, drained; 8 cups chicken stock; 4 large croutons; Thai Basil Shrimp Salad, recipe follows; 1/2 pound rock shrimp; Canola oil, to cook; 2 limes, juiced; 2 minced Thai bird chiles; 1 minced shallot; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/3 cup Thai basil chiffonade, save 1 tablespoon, for garnish; Salt and black pepper; Italian bread croutons, sliced 1-inch thick

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
2 large onions, roughly chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
4 heads roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out (Oven roasted: tops cut off, drizzled with olive oil, seasoned, wrapped in foil, roasted at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, until soft and colored)
2 cups white beans, soaked in water overnight, drained
8 cups chicken stock
4 large croutons
Thai Basil Shrimp Salad, recipe follows
1/2 pound rock shrimp
Canola oil, to cook
2 limes, juiced
2 minced Thai bird chiles
1 minced shallot
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup Thai basil chiffonade, save 1 tablespoon, for garnish
Salt and black pepper
Italian bread croutons, sliced 1-inch thick

1
In a casserole on medium heat, cook the bacon crisp then drain on paper towels.
2
Leave bacon fat in casserole and add onions to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Season and add thyme, roasted garlic, and beans.
4
Stir, then add stock and chopped bacon, and bring to a boil.
5
Check for flavor.
6
Place cover ajar and simmer for 45 minutes until beans are very soft.
7
Using a hand blender, puree the soup until smooth.
8
Check again for seasoning.
9
In a large pasta bowl, ladle soup and place crouton in the center.
10
Place a small mound of the salad on the crouton and garnish with basil chiffonade.
11
Wine Recommendation: Grosset, Clare Valley Riesling, Polish Hill, Australia, 1998
12
In a hot skillet coated with oil, saute the shrimp and season.
13
Cook 3 to 4 minutes until done and set aside.
14
In a mixing bowl, whisk together, juice, chiles, shallot, fish sauce, sugar, and oil.
15
Toss with warm shrimp and basil.
16
Check for flavor.

2493

kcal

Calories

Fat

310

Carbs

235

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 2 large onions, roughly chopped, Salt and black pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme, and more.

Yes, Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil Shrimp Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil Shrimp Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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