White Bean and Hamachi Soup

White Bean and Hamachi Soup

8 oz hamachi fillet, cut into 1" cubes

1 cup white beans, precooked

3 cups chicken stock

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

½ cup white onion, chopped

2 count bay leaves
1 ounce romano cheese, grated

salt and pepper
olive oil
cilantro leaves(for garnish)
cherry tomatoes, quartered (for garnish)

Heat a heavy saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add hamachi, and cook gently until browned. Remove fish from pan and set aside. Add garlic and onions, cook until translucent. Add beans, chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, return hamachi to pan.

Remove from heat and divide into bowls. Garnish with cilantro leaves, tomatoes and grated cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.