White Bean Soup With Swiss Chard Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz great northern beans
3 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, chopped (red & white )
2 -3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 lb red swiss chard , ribs and leaves coarsely chopped
5 cups vegetable broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
The next day, drain the beans, reserving 2 cups of liquid.
In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add the chard and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, reserved bean liquid, beans, garlic and bay leaf. Partially cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, until beans are tender.
Remove bay leaf. Puree half of the soup in a blender. Return to pot with remaining soup. Add salt, pepper and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	275.16 Kcal (1152 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.64g	13%
Cholesterol	1.54mg	1%
Sodium	871.86mg	36%
Potassium	874.1mg	19%
Total Carbs	41.56g	14%
Sugars	6.41g	26%
Dietary Fiber	9.24g	37%
Protein	10.59g	21%
Vitamin C	19mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	105.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.02 Kcal (419 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.14g	13%
Cholesterol	0.56mg	1%
Sodium	316.91mg	36%
Potassium	317.72mg	19%
Total Carbs	15.11g	14%
Sugars	2.33g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.36g	37%
Protein	3.85g	21%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.3mg	20%
Calcium	38.5mg	11%

* 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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savory
bitter
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