Tuscan Bean and Swiss Chard Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dried white beans such as great northern , cannellini , or navy (2 cups), picked over and rinsed
1/4 lb sliced pancetta, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 cups > chicken stock
4 cups water
1 (3- by 2-inch) piece parmigiano-reggiano rind
1 turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 lb swiss chard (preferably red or rainbow), stems discarded and leaves halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches in a bowl at room temperature at least 8 hours, or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below). Drain in a colander.
Cook pancetta in oil in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Cook onion and fennel in oil remaining in pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beans, stock, water, cheese rind, bay leaf, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard cheese rind and bay leaf.
Stir in Swiss chard and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
Cooks' notes: ·Beans can be soaked up to 12 hours. ·To quick-soak beans: Cover beans with cold water by 2 inches in a 5- to 6-quart pot and bring to a boil, uncovered. Boil beans, uncovered, 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 1 hour. ·Soup is best when made 1 day ahead (to give flavors time to develop). Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered. Reheat and, if necessary, thin with water.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.36 Kcal (2551 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.42g	30%
Cholesterol	29.88mg	10%
Sodium	1577.18mg	66%
Potassium	2132.18mg	45%
Total Carbs	77.46g	26%
Sugars	8.73g	35%
Dietary Fiber	22.04g	88%
Protein	34.72g	69%
Vitamin C	32.2mg	54%
Iron	6.4mg	35%
Calcium	292.3mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.05 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.55g	30%
Cholesterol	3.92mg	10%
Sodium	207.19mg	66%
Potassium	280.1mg	45%
Total Carbs	10.18g	26%
Sugars	1.15g	35%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	88%
Protein	4.56g	69%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	54%
Iron	0.8mg	35%
Calcium	38.4mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

13

Points
15

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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