Easy Chard and White Bean Soup
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 1 large Vidalia onion, diced
- 3-4 celery stalks, diced
- Kosher salt
- 2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 c. chicken broth
- 1 (12-oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
- 4 T. minced garlic
- 1 whole garlic
- ¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves roughly chopped
- Black pepper
- 4 thick slices sourdough bread
- Heat 1 T. olive oil in pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery and salt and cook until veggies are golden brown.
- Add beans and broth, bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, add 3 T. olive oil over medium heat.
- Add red peppers, minced garlic and cilantro. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chard, cover and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Scrape the contents of skillet into pot and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste.
- Toast bread, and rub with whole garlic clove.
- Serve bread with soup.
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/easy-chard-and-white-bean-soup/
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