Tuscan Chard and Cannellini Bean Soup
Cook time:
30 minutes
Prep time:
25 minutes
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
Callinectes Sapidus
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0
Ingredients:
- 2 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed - or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese rind
- 1 bunch red or white Swiss chard
- ¼ cup uncooked small pasta, such as orzo or pastina
- 5 large fresh sage leaves, minced
- 5 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided