Chard and White Bean Soup

Name: Chard and White Bean Soup
Yield: Makes 2 1/2 quarts; 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 lb.); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth; 2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; About 1/2 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese (see notes); Salt and fresh-ground pepper

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While the soup simmers, brush some slices of country bread or levain with olive oil and toast them, to serve with the hot soup.

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 2 1/2 quarts; 4 to 6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 lb.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
About 1/2 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese (see notes)
Salt and fresh-ground pepper

Directions

Step 1
Rinse chard well and trim off and discard discolored stem ends; tear leaves from stems. Thinly slice stems crosswise; cut leaves into 1-inch pieces.

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Step 2
Pour oil into a 4- to 5-quart pan over medium heat. Add chard stems and garlic; stir often until stems are limp, about 10 minutes. Add chard leaves, broth, and 3 cups water (see notes). Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender to bite, 10 minutes longer.
Step 3
Add beans and stir occasionally until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls; offer more parmesan to add at the table.

Chef's Notes

If you're using imported parmesan, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, add a piece of the rind to the soup in step 2 for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

196 calories; calories from fat 26%; protein 17g; fat 5.6g; saturated fat 1.9g; carbohydrates 19g; fiber 6.8g; sodium 526mg; cholesterol 6.4mg.

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MyRecipes Member

11/12/2022

Very, VERY bland. The recipe would have been much improved by sauteeing an onion with the chard at the outset, plus some additional spices. Since it was too late for the onion, I couldn't do that, but I did add a tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary and a teaspoon of dried thyme (fresh thyme leaves would have been preferable, but I needed to correct the seasonings in a hurry) plus a tablespoon of Better than Bouillon chicken. After that, it was reasonably tasty, although it definitely lacked depth.

Nicole Shillings

12/18/2020

This is my new favorite soup!! It's hearty, delicious, and fast. Plus it's easily doubled and trippled, and it freezes well. It's also versatile, I've made it with garbanzo beans, kale, spinach - it's always delish. Tip: a squeeze of lemon when serving just elevates it even more.

ElizaThorn

01/20/2011

Delicious, easy and healthy

mandelbrotr

11/03/2010

This was simple to prepare. I used dried beans I had soaked and cooked. It was complimented by each person I served it to.

lbarnard

04/11/2010

Love this. Quick, easy and delicious. I make it all the time!

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