Bean Soup With Swiss Chard

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces great northern beans
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped (red & )
• 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 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. let them soak overnight.
• 2 the next day, drain the beans, reserving 2 cups of liquid.
• 3 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.
• 4 remove bay leaf. puree half of the soup in a blender. return to pot with remaining soup. add salt, pepper and parsley.