Swiss Chard and Bean Soup

A delicious soup for a cold Winter night. Enjoy with some crusty bread or rolls. Throw it all in the crock pot and dinner is ready after a long day of shoveling in the cold :D

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4 -5  cups swiss chard
• 1  zucchini, chopped
• 1  small squash, chopped
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, campbells
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. in a large pot, heat olive oil.
2. add onion and garlic, saute until onions are tender.
3. add all other ingredients, stir.
4. bring to a boil.
5. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chard is tender.