Green Bean& Garlic Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREEN BEAN & GARLIC SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Water
1 t Salt (or to taste)
1 Thyme sprig
-OR
1/4 ts Dried thyme
1 Bay leaf
1 t Olive oil
10 Garlic cloves, minced or
-put through a press
1/2 lb Green beans, 1 1/2" lengths
1 Egg
Freshly ground pepper
3 tb Fresh parsley, chopped
Croutons

Combine the water, salt, thyme, bay leaf and olive oil
in a soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a
simmer and squeeze in the garlic. Add the green beans
and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes. Adjust
seasonings.

Beat the egg in a bowl and ladle some soup into the
egg, stirring. Return to the pot, stirring all the
while. Add pepper. Let simmer a few minutes, tasting
to make sure the flavors blend. Serve topped with
parsley and/or croutons.



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