Garlicky Green Bean & Parmesan Soup
Ingredients
- 1 bag extra fine green beans or fresh beans (16 oz)
- 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream for a richer taste
- 1/4 - 1/2 Tbsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- to taste Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant.
- Add green beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until beans are tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and half and half.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
