White Bean Puree

Ingredients

• 1 pound Great Northern beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, 2 crushed, 1 peeled and minced
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 quart chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
• ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    464 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 72 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 38 grams protein; 2 milligrams cholesterol; 1874 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Four to six servings

Preparation

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer gently, uncovered, until the beans are soft, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the lamb shanks.

2 hours