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                             White Bean Dip

Recipe By     : Dallas Morning News
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1      can           reduced-sodium chicken broth -- 14 1/2oz.
  1                    medium potato, peeled, chopped -- 1 1/2 sticks
  1      large         clove garlic
  1      can           cannellini beans, drained and rinsed -- 19oz.
                       juice of 1 large lemon
  1      teaspoon      dried thyme

Place broth and potato in saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until
potatoes are very tender (about 15 minutes). Drain. Mince garlic in food
processor. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients; process until smooth.
Serve with pita bread, or spread on fresh or toasted slices of a crusty
baquette.

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