Swiss Chard Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 head - Swiss Chard (you can substitute with Spinach, Escarole or Kale)3 or 4 - White Potatoes (depending on size)1 – Slice Day Old Italian Bread5 – Garlic Cloves¼ Cup – Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 - Vegetable Broth (to cut down on Sodium you can use Water or Low Sodium Vegetable Broth)
Directions
Peel then cut potatoes into ½ inch cubes. In large pot add Potatoes & cover with 4 cups Vegetable Broth (or Water). Boil 10 minutes then add Swiss Chard (washed & roughly chopped). Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low simmer. While soup is cooking, peal & chop garlic, then in separate pan add Olive Oil & Garlic sauté for 5 to 7 minutes. When Garlic is brown add Garlic and Oil mixture to the pot with Potatoes & Swiss Chard. Cook together another 5 to 7 minutes or until Potatoes are soft. Just before serving add the Italian bread that has been chopped into bite sized pieces.

- Makes 4, 1 cup bowls


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASIAVERDANT.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 402.2
  • Total Fat: 14.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,299.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 62.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
  • Protein: 9.6 g

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