Quick Easy Awesome Green Bean Soup

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I think this is the only recipe i actually made out of some low-cal cookbook i bought. this is not a recipe for frozen or canned beans, use fresh and using enough garlic is the key. i usually use about 12 - 15 cloves. like the title says, it's really quick, easy and awesome...i think it's also healthy!! healthy is not one of my favorite cooking terms, so if it's healthy and i like it, you know it's good!!

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Steps

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Combine first 5 ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.

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Reduce to a simmer.

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Press in garlic.

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Add beans.

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Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.

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Adjust seasonings.

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Beat egg well in a small bowl.

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Temper egg by ladling some hot broth into the bowl.

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Stir the soup while adding the egg to the simmering broth.

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Add pepper to taste.

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Top with croutons crostini if you choose.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, salt, thyme, bay leaf, olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh green beans, egg, parsley, crouton