WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SWISS CHARD

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This is a nice, healthy, pleasantly spicy and warming stew like soup. This can also be done in a crock pot but will take all day. The cooking time does not reflect the overnight soaking of the beans. This recipe can also be made with spinach but I don't think it would be as good.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Chard

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces great northern beans
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped (red & white)
2 -3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 lb red swiss chard, ribs and leaves coarsely chopped
5 cups vegetable broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
  • The next day, drain the beans, reserving 2 cups of liquid.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add the chard and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, reserved bean liquid, beans, garlic and bay leaf. Partially cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, until beans are tender.
  • Remove bay leaf. Puree half of the soup in a blender. Return to pot with remaining soup. Add salt, pepper and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 98.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4

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