WHITE BEAN-CHARD SOUP

WHITE BEAN-CHARD SOUP image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tbls olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
Kosher Salt
2 15.5 oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
5 cloves carlic (4 minced, 1 whole)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves roughly chopped
Pepper
Lemon

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, salt to taste. Cook until the veggies are golden brown. Add the beans and broth, bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tbls of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, minced garlic, and cilantro and cook until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chard, cover and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Add dark beer to deglaze and add mixture to soup, let cook 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Toast the bread, rub with whole garlic and serve.