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Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Recipe | |
American Vegetable | |
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Ingredients:
1 pound dried Great Northern beans1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 2 smoked pork chops, about 1/2 pound Salt, pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano 1 3/4 cups dry white wine 2 cups diced carrots (in 1/4-inch dice) 1 (48-ounce) can chicken broth, or equivalent smaller cans 1 pound Swiss chard, stems removed, cut into ribbons Shredded parmesan cheese
Directions:
Place beans in a large pan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Saute garlic and onion over medium-low heat until softened, about 15 minutes. Hack pork chops into chunks and add them, bones and all, to pot. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in oregano. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. When beans are done, drain and add to soup pot with carrots and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Add Swiss chard and simmer 15 minutes longer. Add additional salt and pepper if needed. To serve, ladle into bowls and top with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.
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