Leek and White Bean Soup

Name: Leek and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1 large leek, light parts only, sliced into half moons, rinsed (1 1/2-2 cups); 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced; 1 medium-sized carrot, 1 cup diced ( cut small for fast simmering time); 2 celery stalks, chopped small; 1/2 -1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2x 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, 3 cups, drained (or sub white beans); 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth; Optional: one batch Gremolata for swirling over top ( it takes 5-10 minutes)