CHARD AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

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A steamy bowl of this on a cold, rainy day is SO comforting. I serve this with crusty bread and a simple salad.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices smoked bacon, diced fine
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch red swiss chard or 1 bunch white swiss chard
1/4 cup dried tiny pasta, such as pastina
5 -6 large fresh sage leaves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine bacon, onion, garlic, nutmeg and red pepper flakes in a 4-qt saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and white beans, increase heat to high; cook until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Cut chard stems into 3/4-inch slices.
  • Cut leaves in half lengthwise, stack, and cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons.
  • Add chard stems and pasta when soup boils.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 7 minutes.
  • Add chard leaves; simmer until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add sage; remove from heat.
  • Ladle soup into 4 bowls and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2, Protein 18.4

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