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Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, chopped
- 2 medium bunches watercress, thick stems removed and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can Great Northern or other white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, for garnish
Method
- In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
- Add the shallots, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
- Add the watercress and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes
- Stir in the beans and broth and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes
- Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary and return to the pot
- Stir in the soy milk and taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
- Reheat over low heat until hot
- Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with pine nuts and serve
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