Cannellini soup with Swiss Chard

Cannellini beans and Swiss chard combine in this healthy and simple white bean soup recipe. It's low-fat, vegetarian and vegan, and the Swiss chard makes it very nourishing.

See also: More vegetable soup recipes

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped small
• 2 ribs celery, diced cup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can cannelini beans, drained
• 2 cups chopped Swiss chard
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/3 cup macaroni, small shells, or orzo pasta
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

In a large soup pot, sautee the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.

Add beans, vegetable broth, Swiss chard, corn, macaroni pasta and Italian seasoning to the pot, stirring to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a medium simmer. Heat for 8-10 minutes, until macaroni and chard are both cooked.

Enjoy your white bean and chard soup!

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