Cannellini Bean Soup

By á-122

Ingredients

• 3 cans cannellini beans or white kidney beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 6 c. chicken broth, reduced sodium
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes
• 2 t. dried basil
• 2 t. dried thyme leaves
• 1 small head escarole or Swiss chard, roughly chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine 1 1/2 cans beans with 3 c. of broth in a food processor and blend until a smooth puree. Transfer to a large saucepan.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until beans , tomatoes and greens reach desired tenderness.