“A Legend Among Legumes” Our Rustic FRENCH LENTIL, WHITE BEAN and RAINBOW CHARD SOUP is a bonanza of health to keep you feeling your best as the cooler months roll in.

.This is a nice, nutrient-dense vegan soup, loaded with healthy ingredients and a ton of flavor. Perfect for a chilly fall night.

French Lentil, White Bean and Rainbow Chard Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves chopped garlic
• 1/2 Vidalia onion chopped
• 1/4 bulb of chopped fennel or 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 cup diced sweet potato
• 2 cups Vegetable stock
• 2 cups of cold water
• 2 plum tomatoes diced
• 2 cups cooked French Lentils
• 1 cup cooked small white beans
• 2 large handfuls of chopped Rainbow Chard
• 3 oz. tomato paste (optional)
• small handful chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions: In a large soup pot coated with olive oil over a low/medium heat add garlic and onion and sauté for approx 2-3 minutes..add 1/4 cup of water, fennel, zucchini and sweet potato and sauté 5-7 minutes..add remaining ingredients and simmer for approx 30 minutes..adjust seasoning and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve with grilled old world bread..Enjoy????…

Tip: Baby Spinach or Kale can be substituted for Red Chard

Enjoy!

-Ron