This wonderful tasting and easy soup can be made vegetarian or not, however you prefer it. In under 30 minutes, you will have a better soup than any canned store bought soup.
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, washed and thinly sliced (including leaves, if desired)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. olive oil
2 cans (15 oz. each) Cannellini, Great Northern, or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) vegetable or chicken stock/broth
1/2 c. dry vermouth or white wine
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, each about 2 inches long, tied in a bundle
1/4 t. ground white pepper
6 t. shredded Asiago cheese, 1½ t. Asiago per serving.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients, except for the cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover; simmer 10 - 15 minutes.
Remove and discard rosemary sprigs.
Top each serving with shredded Asiago. If desired, garnish each serving with sprig of fresh rosemary.
4 servings.