Tuscan Bean Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 bunch Swiss chard or escarole
• 1 T EVOO
• 1 C chopped onion
• 1 T minced garlic
• 2 sliced carrots
• 28 oz chicken stock
• 1 14oz can tomatoes
• 1/2 t rosemary
• 1/4 t ground pepper
• 1 160z. can cannelloni beans
• 1/4 C elbow macaroni
• 1/4 C chopped parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Slice chard 1/4" thick. Slice leafy tops 1" thick. Set aside
Heat oil over med. heat. Add onions & sauté` 5 min. Add garlic & cook 30 sec. Add chard, chicken stock, tomatoes, carrots, rosemary & pepper. Bring to boil;' reduce heat & simmer 10 min. Stir in beans, macaroni, parsley & chard tops. Return to boil; reduce heat & simmer 10 min. Serve with Parmesan