RECIPE: Rainbow Chard and Bean Soup

Friday, March 11th, 2011 | No Comments »

This is a delicious soup; serves 4 as a first course

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch chard or kale
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 flat anchovies, chopped
  • 4 small red potatoes diced
  • ¼ teaspoon Alchemy Spices – Bella Garlique (Italian Blend)
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 1 cup cooked cannellini bean or chick pea
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Preparation

  • Stir together oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, until the garlic is a pale gold.
  • Stir in the anchovies, bella garlique and the rosemary.
  • Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add the potatoes, stirring for 2 minutes, then add the chard or kale, stirring until well coated and wilted.
  • Add the beans and the stock.
  • Bring to a slow boil and cook until potatoes are tender when prodded with a fork.

Serving

Ladle into bowls and serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Make a meal by serving with tossed green garden salad, whole grain bread and cheese.

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