5 garlicky white soup Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped very small, carrots , scrubbed and chopped very small, stalks celery, chopped into small pieces, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried sage, garlic cloves, finely grated, chicken broth or 8 cups vegetable broth, white pepper, salt , to taste, fresh cauliflower floret, boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, canned white beans (great northern or navy), low-fat chicken stock ( ), salt, fresh spinach , tough stems removed, thoroughly washed, and coarsely chopped, fresh ground black pepper

extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes , coarsley chopped and seeded, bell peppers, your color choice,chopped and seeded, garlic, peeled,chopped, chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock, dry white wine, balsamic vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, fresh basil or fresh parsley (optional), toasted italian bread (optional)

olive oil, leeks, white parts, chopped (2 cups), garlic cloves, peeled, reduced-sodium vegetable broth, water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup), fresh thyme, lemon juice, prepared basil pesto