Tuscan Chard and Cannellini Bean Soup

Health score
16%
Tuscan Chard and Cannellini Bean Soup
55 min.
6
209kcal

Suggestions

This Tuscan chard and cannellini bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With a base of smoky bacon and onion, the soup is packed with cannellini beans, chicken broth, and an array of herbs and spices. The star of the show, however, is the Swiss chard, which adds a beautiful pop of color and a healthy dose of nutrients. The soup is then topped with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil for a decadent finish.

This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. The addition of pasta makes it a filling meal, while the variety of spices and herbs add depth and complexity to the flavor profile. The result is a comforting and satisfying soup that's perfect for warming you up from the inside out.

Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy Swiss chard or simply want to try a tasty and nutritious soup, this Tuscan chard and cannellini bean soup is definitely one to add to your recipe repertoire. It's a dish that's both impressive and comforting, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to dive into a bowl of this delicious and hearty soup!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon smoked finely chopped
  • 15 ounce cannellini beans drained and rinsed to taste canned
  • cups chicken broth as needed
  • large sage fresh minced
  • clove garlic minced
  •  onion chopped
  • ounces parmesan 
  • 0.3 cup pasta such as orzo or pastina uncooked
  • tablespoons sun-dried olives chopped
  • bunch swiss chard white red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon, onion, garlic, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and cannellini beans, and bring the mixture to a boil; stir in sun-dried tomatoes and the piece of Parmesan cheese rind. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook while you prepare the chard, about 10 minutes.
  3. Cut the stems from the chard, and slice the stems into pieces about 3/4-inch long.
  4. Cut the chard leaves into 1-inch wide ribbons. Stir the chard stems and pasta into the soup, setting aside the leaves. Reduce heat to a simmer, and gently simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir the chard leaves, sage, and basil into the soup, and simmer just until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories209kcal
Protein24.5%
Fat26.53%
Carbs48.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.83
Glycemic Load
6.57
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.884347926015%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.75mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
3.02mg
Myricetin
1.56mg
Quercetin
4.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:209.45kcal
10.47%
Fat:6.35g
9.77%
Saturated Fat:2.64g
16.51%
Carbohydrates:26.38g
8.79%
Net Carbohydrates:21.4g
7.78%
Sugar:3.5g
3.89%
Cholesterol:15.97mg
5.32%
Sodium:1184.43mg
51.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:13.19g
26.39%
Vitamin K:418.01µg
398.11%
Vitamin A:3154.19IU
63.08%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.25%
Magnesium:89.28mg
22.32%
Copper:0.43mg
21.5%
Vitamin C:17.17mg
20.81%
Iron:3.72mg
20.68%
Calcium:206.07mg
20.61%
Fiber:4.98g
19.92%
Potassium:662.86mg
18.94%
Phosphorus:185.06mg
18.51%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.35%
Folate:58.36µg
14.59%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.98%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.04%
Zinc:1.56mg
10.37%
Selenium:6.38µg
9.11%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.22%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.45%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.82%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.28%
Source:Allrecipes