Butter Bean and Chard Soup

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	10 minutes	Total Time	20 minutes
Servings	4	Cost Per Serving	$1.95

1 can	Butter Beans, drained and rinsed (you can substitute with any other variety of bean)
3 cups	Swiss Chard, roughly chopped
2 each	Shallots, sliced
4 cups	Vegetable or Chicken broth
1/4 cup	Parmesan Cheese (optional)
2 tbsp	Olive Oil
1 tbsp	Lemon juice
To Taste	Salt & Pepper

In a medium pot over medium heat. Add olive oil.
Add shallots and allow to gently cook for 2 minutes, just until softened.
Add beans, stir through and add chard. Pour in the broth, cover with lid, reduce heat to low. Let cook for about 5-10 minutes.
Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Top with grated parmesan cheese before serving (optional)

PDF of NFT for Butter Bean and Chard Soup

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The benefits of butter beans. Adding butter beans to your meal is a smart move towards a plant-forward diet, which is also a cancer-protective way of eating. These beans are a powerhouse of protein, fibre, and several health-protective plant compounds. Just ½ cup of cooked butter beans provides 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fibre, and nearly 50% of our daily needs for manganese. Manganese acts as an antioxidant and plays a crucial role in metabolism. So, next time you're planning a meal, consider adding butter beans for a nutritious boost!

Swiss Chard makes a comeback! Just like kale, Swiss chard is doing double duty. It's both a dark green leafy vegetable and a cruciferous vegetable. Research has found that both types contain many nutrients and plant compounds that build up our body's defenses against disease, including some cancers. Pick some up at the grocery store today!