White Bean-Chard Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean-Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; Kosher salt; 2 15 .5-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 12 -ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped; 5 cloves garlic (4 minced; 1 whole); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves roughly chopped; Freshly ground pepper; 4 thick slices sourdough bread; Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
Kosher salt
2 15 .5-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 12 -ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic (4 minced; 1 whole)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves roughly chopped
Freshly ground pepper
4 thick slices sourdough bread
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, celery and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook until the vegetables are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the beans and broth, bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the roasted peppers, minced garlic and cilantro and cook until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the chard, cover and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Scrape the contents of the skillet into the pot and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Toast the bread, then rub with the whole garlic clove.
10
Serve the soup with the bread and lemon wedges, if desired.
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Per serving: Calories 484; Fat 19 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 1,563 mg; Carbohydrate 58 g; Fiber 11 g; Protein 21 g
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Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 3 stalks celery, diced, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, White Bean-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.

White Bean-Chard Soup

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