Italian Bread Soup

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Soak and rest times are not calculated into prep or cook times."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 33mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dry northern white beans
• 2 onions, diced
• 6 carrots, diced
• 1 -3 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 1 bunch swiss chard
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tomatoes, diced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 loaf Italian bread, 1 inch cubes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 bunch fresh parsley, minced
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
2. Drain, add fresh water to cover, and simmer until done.
3. In a medium sized soup pot, saute onions and carrots in olive oil for 3 minutes.
4. Add celery, chard and garlic and saute 10 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and beans and enough chicken stock to cover.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer one hour.
7. Stir in bread cubes, salt and pepper, parsley and cheese.
8. Let rest on stovetop for 2 to 4 hours.
9. Longer is better.
10. Reheat prior to serving.
11. Top each bowl with some shredded Parmesan cheese.