White Bean Soup

Serves 4
Time 1 hr
White Bean Soup

A small handful of chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme and parsley are especially good) stirred into the finished soup will brighten its flavor. The potatoes, carrots and celery can be cut into large chunks if you prefer a heartier texture and appearance.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free

Ingredients

    2 cupslow-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
    1 largeyellow onion, chopped
    1ham hock or 3 slices smoked bacon, (optional)
    3 mediumpotatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
    2carrots, chopped
    1 largecelery stalk, chopped
    2 cans (15-ounce)Great Northern beans, drained
    2 1/2 cupschopped kale or baby spinach
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    Ground black pepper, to taste

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Method

In a large pot, combine broth, 3 cups water, onions and ham hock or bacon.


Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.


Add potatoes, carrots and celery.


Cover and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.


Stir in beans and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.


Remove ham hock, cut off the meat and return to pot; discard the bone. If using bacon, remove and discard.


Add greens, salt and pepper cook just until greens are wilted. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

430

Total Fat

4g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

5mg

Sodium

740mg

Total Carbohydrate

82g

Dietary Fiber

15g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

21g

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