Marcella Hazan's White Bean Soup with Garlic and Parsley

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

Garlic

2 tbsp

Parsley, fresh

Black pepper

Salt

1/2 cup

Olive oil, extra virgin

Thick grilled or toasted slices Bread, crusty

1 cup

Broth or water, homemade

6 cups

Cooked cannellini or other white beans—either canned or cooked from 2 cups dried (recommended)