Artichoke & White Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 ounces artichoke hearts, canned, drained
15 ounces cannellini beans, canned, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
14 1/2 ounces low sodium chicken broth
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
chopped of fresh mint, for garnish
1/4 cup fat free croutons, for garnish

Preparation

Puree artichoke hearts and beans in the food processor.
Heat the oil over medium heat in a small saucepan.
Add the garlic and saute.
Add the artichoke/bean puree and the broth and heat through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with mint and croutons.