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Rustic White Beans & Greens Heart Healthy Soup

Rustic White Bean & Greens Heart Healthy Soup

Libby with Lemony Thyme
As for this incredibly flavorful and satisfying Rustic White Bean & Greens Heart Healthy Soup, I'm serving up big bowls full for lunch!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the White Bean & Greens Soup

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups collard greens, kale and/or cabbage chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked ham (optional) diced
  • 1 can white beans, pinto beans, black eyed peas, or favorite beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos (or soy sauce) or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar or to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves optional

For the Cornbread Croutons

  • 1 cup cubed cornbread

Instructions
 

For the Soup

  • In a 2 or 3 quart heavy pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrot and onion and sauté until just tender, about 7-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  • Add collard greens (or kale or cabbage) and saute another 10 minutes or until just tender. Add ham (if using), rinsed beans and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add coconut aminos (or soy) and apple cider vinegar, adjust to taste. Finish by adding fresh spinach just before serving.
  • Serve in big bowls topped with cornbread croutons (optional).

For the Cornbread Croutons

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.