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Italian Bread Soup
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 8
Soak and rest times are not calculated into prep or cook times.
Ingredients:
1 lb dry northern white beans
2 onions, diced
6 carrots, diced
1 -3 tablespoon olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
1 bunch swiss chard
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tomatoes, diced
6 cups chicken stock
1 loaf italian bread, 1 inch cubes
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
2. Drain, add fresh water to cover, and simmer until done.
3. In a medium sized soup pot, saute onions and carrots in olive oil for 3 minutes.
4. Add celery, chard and garlic and saute 10 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and beans and enough chicken stock to cover.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer one hour.
7. Stir in bread cubes, salt and pepper, parsley and cheese.
8. Let rest on stovetop for 2 to 4 hours.
9. Longer is better.
10. Reheat prior to serving.
11. Top each bowl with some shredded Parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com