16 ounces white beans -- drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

minced clove of garlic water or chicken broth 8 ounces peeled shrimp -- deveined

--and cut into 1/2-inch pieces --weighed after peeling 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil

salt and crushed red pepper flakes

Simmer beans, olive oil and garlic for 10 minutes. Add some water or chicken stock to make the mixture soupier.

Add shrimp, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.

Add parsley and season well to taste with salt and crushed red pepper.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net> on Jul 12, 97