Ingredients

  • 2 tblsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled 7 chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 15oz can cannelloni beans, drained
  • 1 28oz can Redpack diced tomatoes (w/ basil, garlic & oregeno)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2/3 cup creme fraiche
  • zest of one lemon

Method

  • In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl fold the lemon zest in to the creme fraiche. Ladle the soup into bowls and dollop each bowl with the lemon rosemary creme fraiche. Serve immediately.