"Mediterranean" Bean Soup
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: |
| 1 | tb | Extra-virgin olive oil; (1 to 2) |
| 1 | lg | Onion; coarsely chopped |
| 2 | md | Carrots; peeled and chopped |
| 1 | lg | Garlic clove; crushed |
| 2 | c | Dried beans; soaked & drained |
| 8 | c | Boiling water; (8 to 10) |
| 1 | tb | Fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried) |
| 1 | Bay leaves | |
| 1/4 | c | Italian parsley (plus more for garnish); chopped |
| Salt; to taste | ||
| Freshly ground black pepper; to taste | ||
| Croutons for (optional); for garnish | ||
| Green olive oil (optional); for garnish |
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