French bean soup recioe

French bean soup

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

METHOD :

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

• Add the remaining ingredients except for the cheese, and bring the mixture to a 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.