Bean and Swiss Chard Soup Recipe

Name: Bean and Swiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (225 g) Swiss chard or kale, trimmed; 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus additional to taste; 2 flat anchovy fillets; 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or dried; 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil; 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1 cup (225 g) cooked small white beans or drained and rinsed canned beans; 4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock [or Garlic Broth for a meatless soup]; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup (60 g) small shell macaroni; freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound (225 g) Swiss chard or kale, trimmed
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus additional to taste
2 flat anchovy fillets
1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or dried
1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 cup (225 g) cooked small white beans or drained and rinsed canned beans
4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock [or Garlic Broth for a meatless soup]
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup (60 g) small shell macaroni
freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, cook the chard with 1/2 cup (125 ml) water and the salt over medium heat until tender.
2
Drain the chard, reserving any liquid that remains.
3
Coarsely chop the chard.
4
Very finely chop anchovies together with the rosemary.
5
In a medium saucepan, stir together the oil and garlic over medium-high heat.
6
Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is pale gold, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in the anchovies and rosemary.
8
Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
9
Discard the garlic.
10
Stir in the chard and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to thoroughly coat it with the oil.
11
Stir in the beans.
12
Cook for 3 minutes.
13
Stir in the reserved cooking liquid and the stock.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Bring to a boil and stir in the macaroni.
16
Boil for 6 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
17
Adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
18
Pass Parmesan cheese at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound (225 g) Swiss chard or kale, trimmed, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus additional to taste, 2 flat anchovy fillets, 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or dried, and more.

Yes, Bean and Swiss Chard Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bean and Swiss Chard Soup

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