Post by amirah on Jun 23, 2008 11:39:32 GMT -5
Chilled White Bean and Mint Soup
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 7 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Chilled soups make the perfect meal starter or snack on a hot summer day. Or, serve this one hot all winter long.
* 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
* 1 medium shallot(s), coarsely chopped
* 15 oz canned cannellini beans, undrained
* 8 oz low-fat plain yogurt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, minced
Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a small pot. Add shallot and simmer until tender, covered, about 5 minutes.
Place shallot and broth in a blender. Add beans, yogurt and pepper; purée. Remove to a medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice and mint; chill.
Yields about 1 cup per serving.
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 7 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Chilled soups make the perfect meal starter or snack on a hot summer day. Or, serve this one hot all winter long.
* 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
* 1 medium shallot(s), coarsely chopped
* 15 oz canned cannellini beans, undrained
* 8 oz low-fat plain yogurt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, minced
Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a small pot. Add shallot and simmer until tender, covered, about 5 minutes.
Place shallot and broth in a blender. Add beans, yogurt and pepper; purée. Remove to a medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice and mint; chill.
Yields about 1 cup per serving.