Green Bean Soup Recipe

Green Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed Swiss chard
• 3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed kale

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
3. Add the garlic and cook, uncovered, 1 minute
4. Stir in the beans, broth, crushed red pepper and salt and black pepper to taste and bring to a boil
5. Reduce heat to a simmer, uncovered and stir in the greens
6. Continue to cook until the greens are tender, 15 to 20 minutes
7. Serve hot

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