Rosemary White Beans

This recipe can be made as is, or as a soup! It's a hearty and filling dish packed with a lot of different flavors.
Serves 6

Ingredients
1 8oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium carrots, pealed and chopped
1 leek, chopped (green parts only)
*you need to run water over the leek after cutting because leeks tend to have a lot of dirt around them
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 sprig rosemary, picked and diced
1/2 clove garlic, diced
salt and pepper to taste
parmesan cheese to taste
In a large pot heat oil, on medium
Add carrots, garlic and leeks
Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add broth, beans, garlic, rosemary and salt+pepper
Simmer for 15 minutes
Add cheese and stir
Serve
*Should be creamy
THIS CAN BE MADE INTO A SOUP
by pureeing the mixture after completing the recipe and allowing it to cool a little bit first!