Bilad al-Sham Kitchen - Creamy White Beans

Creamy White Beans

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup cherry tomatoes

500g cooked white beans

1 cup vegetable broth

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons brown sugar

Dried red chili peppers

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil

A pinch of dried thyme

1 cup cream

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Basil

Fresh thyme

Salt and pepper

Serve with rice or toasted bread