Swiss Chard Peasant Soup

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Swiss Chard Peasant Soup

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Simple and hearty, this home-style soup is great on a cold day. Serve with a thick slice of wholegrain bread, perfect for dipping.

Tags: Intermediate, 20 Mins, Soups & Stews, Beans, Blend, Stewing, President's Choice Blue Menu, Healthy Insider’s Report 2013
Serves: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Prep time: 15  minutes
Cooking time: 30  minutes
Total: 45  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) PC Blue Menu Chicken Broth
1 can (540 mL) PC Blue Menu Six Bean Medley , rinsed and drained
2 white onions, chopped
1 baking potato, peeled and cut in chunks
5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
8 cups (2 L) torn Swiss chard greens (about 1 lb/500 g)
1 cup (250 mL) parsley leaves with stems
1-3/4 tsp (9 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. In large saucepan, combine 3 cups (750 mL) water, broth, beans, onions, potato and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in Swiss chard, parsley, salt and pepper; simmer until greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Using immersion blender or stand blender, purée soup until smooth, leaving some texture if desired. Serve with olive oil drizzled over top.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
190 calories
fat 6 g (of which 1 g is saturated)
sodium 610 mg
carbohydrate 27 g
fibre 5 g
protein 6 g
LOW CALORIE PILLAR
Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Source of Vitamin A
Source of Iron
Source of Calcium
Source of Fibre
Low in saturated fat