PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP

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A cannellini bean soup with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and swiss chard. Serves well with a slice of crusty wholegrain bread. -Recipe from Dr. Mehmet C. Oz's book

Provided by Atiekay

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup sweet potato, diced (1/2 inch unpeeled pieces)
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
0.5 (7 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
0.5 (8 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups swiss chard, sliced and packed
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add oil and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth, potato, and chili garlic sauce.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and beans.
  • Return to a simmer, then add swiss chard.
  • Simmer 5 more minutes or until sweet potatoes and chard are tender.
  • Stir in vinegar and ladle into bowls.
  • For Vegan omit the chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 779.7, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 11.1

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