White Bean Puree

 White Bean Puree

Time:  25 min

Serves: 4

From: Robert Wiedmaier

Ingredients

3 T Olive Oil

1 small onion, finely diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 thyme sprig

2 15 oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 C low sodium chicken broth

Directions:

1.  In a medium sauce pan add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and thyme sprig.  Cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times until the onion is softened, about 7 minutes.

2.  Add the beans and broth and simmer over moderately high heat until the broth is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

3.  Discard the thyme sprig.

4.  Puree the bean mixture in a blender.  Season the puree with salt and pepper.

5.  Serve hot.

Can be kept in refrigerator for 3 days.