Artichoke and White Bean Soup with Basil
ingredients
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced onion
2 1/2 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup minced basil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
Fresh ground salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. toasted slivered almonds
preparation
4 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
1. Puree the artichoke hearts and beans together in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
2. In a saucepot over medium/high heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add the puree and broth and bring to a simmer. Add the basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Heat for 3 minutes. Garnish each serving with almonds.
* This recipe is rather high in sodium and not recommended for people on a salt-restricted diet.
nutrition
Serving Size: about 1 1/4 cups
Starch Exchanges: 1
Vegetable Exchanges: 1
Lean Meat Exchanges: 1
Fat Exchanges: 0.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 181
Calories From Fat: 56
Total Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.7 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 710 milligrams (without added salt)
Total Carbohydrate: 24 grams
Dietary Fiber: 6 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
Protein: 8 grams




