Toasted Bread, Bean, And Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Toasted Bread, Bean, And Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, chopped into 1/2-in. pieces; 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1-in. pieces; 1 1/2 qts. chicken broth; 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 4 whole canned tomatoes*, quartered, plus some juice; 2 cups chopped Swiss chard; 4 cups rough-textured day-old bread (such as ciabatta), ripped into 1 1/2-in. pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Wedge of parmesan cheese for grating (optional)

Servings: persons

About 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped into 1/2-in. pieces
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1-in. pieces
1 1/2 qts. chicken broth
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 whole canned tomatoes*, quartered, plus some juice
2 cups chopped Swiss chard
4 cups rough-textured day-old bread (such as ciabatta), ripped into 1 1/2-in. pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Wedge of parmesan cheese for grating (optional)

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["1. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in broth and beans, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and chard and simmer another 15 minutes, covered.", "", "2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350u00b0. Lay bread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast in oven until slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Set croutons aside.", "", "3. Just before serving, add basil and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.", "", "4. Divide soup among serving bowls and top each with a few warm croutons. Grate parmesan directly over soup if you like.", "", "*Muir Glen canned tomatoes are exceptionally flavorful and somehow don't taste as ""canned"" as other brands.", "", "Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1-cup serving"]

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided, 1/2 white onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 medium carrots, chopped into 1/2-in. pieces, and more.

Yes, Toasted Bread, Bean, And Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Toasted Bread, Bean, And Vegetable Soup

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