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Tuscan Chard and Cannellini Bean Soup
15 ingredients
25 min + 30 min
6 servings
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"This is a hearty, wonderful soup that takes a very short time to make. If you have a rind from a piece of Parmiggiano Reggiano, add it to the broth as you cook; if you don't, you may want to add grated Parmesan cheese to the soup. This soup thickens as it stands (due to the pasta and cheese)."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
750
Calories
55g
Protein
31g
Fat
63g
Carbs
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Cannellini Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Swiss Chard | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed - or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese rind
- 1 bunch red or white Swiss chard
- 1/4 cup uncooked small pasta, such as orzo or pastina
- 5 large fresh sage leaves, minced
- 5 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided (optional)
Directions
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