White Bean Puree

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups canned white beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a saucepan, sweat the garlic in chicken stock. Add the beans and cook until heated through.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree with the remaining ingredients, except hot pepper sauce. Adjust seasoning, and add hot sauce, to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.