Swiss Chard and White Bean Minestrone

• butter↗2 tablespoons
• onion, chopped↗1
• ounces bunch swiss chard, finely chopped↗12 ounces
• quart vegetable stock↗1 quart
• (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained but NOT rinsed and roughly mashed↗1 ounces
• slices ciabatta, sliced thick↗4
• garlic cloves, halved↗2
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling↗
• finely grated parmesan cheese, for serving
• sea salt and black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften. Add the swiss chard and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until softened. Add the stock and beans and gently bring to a boil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Toast the ciabatta until golden on both sides. Rub the toasted bread with the cut sides of the garlic, then place each one in a serving bowl. Drizzle each piece of bread with olive oil and ladle soup over the bread. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.