Hearty Brazilian Bean Soup

hearty soup

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  celery, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  cup hash brown potatoes, frozen, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 2  tablespoons sherry wine
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
•  fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1  cup swiss chard, chopped

Directions

1. Place 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth, onions, celery, garlic and bell pepper in a large saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except chard. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Add chard and cook for 5 minutes.