White Bean Soup With Greens South Beach Phase 1
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs beet leaves or 1 1/2 lbs kale, etc.... trimmed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 cup cooked white beans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
- red pepper flakes, for garnish
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the greens and cook for 7 minutes, or until barely tender. Coarsely chop greens prior to cooking if desired.
- Drain the greens, squeezing out as much water as possible. Can be done several hours ahead of making the soup.
- Bring the broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and greens.
- Add beans. (If using canned beans, drain and rinse first).
- Simmer gently, partially covered for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with Grated Parmesan Cheese and Pepper Flakes for garnish.
beet leaves, chicken broth, garlic, beans, salt, white pepper, parmesan cheese, red pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/white-bean-soup-with-greens-south-beach-phase-1-515346 (may not work)