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.

