French Bean Soup

French Bean Soup

Serves 4


Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 celery sticks, thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

550g/1lb 4oz canned cooked

cannellini beans, drained

400ml/14fl oz vegetable stock

125ml/4fl oz white wine

3 sprigs of fresh rosemary

1⁄4 teaspoon ground white pepper

100g/4oz mozzarella cheese, grated



Preparation Method:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic, and wait for 5 minutes until soft, stirring frequently.

Add the remaining ingredients except the cheese, and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pan, then simmer for 10–15 minutes.

To serve, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs. Ladle the soup into warm bowls, and top each serving with a little of the cheese.