Green Bean& Garlic Soup

6 c Water

1 t Salt (or to taste)

1 Thyme sprig

-OR 1/4 ts Dried thyme

1 Bay leaf

1 t Olive oil

10 Garlic cloves, minced or

-put through a press 1/2 lb Green beans, 1 1/2" lengths

1 Egg

Freshly ground pepper 3 tb Fresh parsley, chopped

Croutons

Combine the water, salt, thyme, bay leaf and olive oil in a soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and squeeze in the garlic. Add the green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Beat the egg in a bowl and ladle some soup into the egg, stirring. Return to the pot, stirring all the while. Add pepper. Let simmer a few minutes, tasting to make sure the flavors blend. Serve topped with parsley and/or croutons.