Fresh Greens Soup With White Beans, Basil, and Tomatoes
Per ServingFresh Greens Soup With White Beans, Basil, and Tomatoes |
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| Makes: 8 | ||
| Serving Size: 3/4 cup | ||
| Calories | 115 | |
| Fat | 4 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 | g |
| Fiber | 4 | g |
| Sugars | 4 | g |
| Cholesterol | 5 | mg |
| Sodium | 195 mg (without added salt) | |
| Protein | 5 | g |
| Choices: Starch 0.5, Vegetable 1, Fat 1 | ||
- Makes: 8
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 | Tbsp. | olive oil |
| 1 | large | leek (about 6 oz.), cleaned, white part only, chopped (1/2 cup) |
| 1 | med. | onion (6 oz.), chopped (about 1 cup) |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| 2 | small | carrots, peeled and diced |
| 3 | Tbsp. | minced fresh parsley |
| 1/4 | lb. | green Swiss chard, finely sliced (about 2 1/2 cups) |
| 3 | small | tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 3/4 cups) |
| 6 | cups | low-sodium vegetable broth |
| pinch | crushed red pepper flakes | |
| Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | can | (15.5 oz.) white beans, drained |
| 1/4 | cup | sliced fresh basil |
| Garnish | ||
| 1/4 | cup | freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, onions, garlic, and carrots, and sauté for about 6 to 7 minutes, or until the onions are soft, stirring occasionally. Add in the parsley, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add in the Swiss chard, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and the crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add in the beans and basil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish each bowl with Parmesan cheese.
