Swiss Chard Bean Soup

Total Time: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 30 min.，Makes: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

This hearty soup combines nutritious Swiss chard with other garden favorites. Its light broth is surprisingly rich in flavor, and the grated Parmesan packs an additional punch. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 small zucchini, coarsely chopped
• 1 small yellow summer squash, coarsely chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups chopped Swiss chard
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven , saute the carrot, zucchini, yellow squash and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the broth, Swiss chard, beans, tomatoes, thyme, salt, oregano and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until chard is tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

NutritionFacts

1 cup: 94 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.