White Bean And Swiss Chard Soup (Like No Other)

Name: White Bean And Swiss Chard Soup (Like No Other)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed chopped into bite sized strips; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 fennel bulb, stems and core discarded, bulb chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 slices prosciutto, diced; 1 (49 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced; 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup gluten free pasta shells (I use quinoa); 1/2 chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in; 1 cup water; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 5 fresh sage leaves, minced; 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; parmesan cheese, rind (optional)

Servings: persons

1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed chopped into bite sized strips
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 fennel bulb, stems and core discarded, bulb chopped
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 slices prosciutto, diced
1 (49 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup gluten free pasta shells (I use quinoa)
1/2 chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in
1 cup water
1/2 lemon, juice of
5 fresh sage leaves, minced
5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
parmesan cheese, rind (optional)

1
Over medium heat, sautee the onions and fennel until tender, approximately 10 minutes.
2
Add garlic, prociutto and red pepper flakes and sautee for approximately 5 minutes.
3
Add beans, chicken stock and bouillon dissolved in water to the pan and bring to a low boil.
4
Add pasta and cook al dente according to package (approximately 6 minutes).
5
When pasta has about 2 minutes to go, add roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, swiss chard, sage, basil and nutmeg. Cook until chard is wilted but still a nice bright green.
6
Add the juice of 1/2 lemon and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve piping hot with grated parmesan.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed chopped into bite sized strips, 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, 1 fennel bulb, stems and core discarded, bulb chopped, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, White Bean And Swiss Chard Soup (Like No Other) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!