"As easy as it is fast, this simple blended white bean soup relies upon cheap staples like canned beans, stock, garlic, olive oil, shallots and dried herbs An artful drizzle of paprika oil enlivens it While the soup simmers, toast red-pepper flakes and smoked paprika in olive oil to make a vibrant red sauce inspired by Chinese chile oil..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 large shallots, minced (about 2/3 cup)
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4 large celery stalks, peeled and thinly sliced
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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3 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence
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1 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
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3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
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Kosher salt and black pepper
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6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
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3 (14-ounce) cans cannellini beans (or chickpeas), rinsed
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2 cups half-and-half or almond milk
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons smoked (hot or sweet) paprika
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1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes