Chard, Leek and Cannellini Bean Soup….

• YIELD: 6 Servings
• PREP: 5 mins
• COOK: 30 mins
• READY IN: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp safflower oil
• 2 leeks, washed and sliced-6 cups of water
• 2 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cup swiss chard sliced finely
• 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary sprigs
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1. Heat the safflower oil and saute the leeks until soft- about 10 minutes
2. Add the water, beans, chard, herbs and garlic, and bring to the boil
3. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes
4. Using a hand held blender, process half of the mixture (or use a food processor/blender)
5. Cook for a further 5 minutes, and add sea salt and pepper to taste
6. Serve with chilli oil, or chilli flakes, and plenty of crusty bread

• CUISINE: Italian
• COURSE: Soup
• SKILL LEVEL: Beginner