Greens and White Bean Soup
Ingredients 
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups cooked white beans
- 1/2 lb fresh escarole or spinach, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
- nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)
Directions 
In a 6 qt pot, sauce the onions and garlic in olive oil over low heat. When onions are soft, add bay leaf, celery, carrot, salt, and pepper. Stir and sauce another 5 minutes. Add broth or water and cover. Simmer about 20 minutes. Add cooked beans and escarole or spinach. Cover and continue to simmer over very low heat another 15-20 minutes. Season to taste.
- Ingredients11
- Servings4-5
- Calories207
Nutrients Per Serving 
- Protein: 11 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrate: 34 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sodium: 753 mg
- Potassium: 940 mg
- Phosphorus: 149 mg