Makes 4 +cups
2 cups veggie stock
1/2 cup celery- diced
1/2 cup Vidalia onion – diced
4 cloves of garlic- smashed
1 can small white beans- drained and rinsed
1 can Italian style diced tomatoes
1/8 cup tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cumin
Sautéed celery, onion, garlic until tender. Then add beans, tomatoes, spices, stock, paste. Stir and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Blend everything until smooth. Serve with croutons on fresh basil
