Cold Fighter Soups 1/6 from Natural Health Oct 2000

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Garlicky Broth with Kale & Sweet Potatoes

serves 6

 

2,561 mg Vitamin A, 84 mg Vitamin C

 

2 1/2 tsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 1/2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning

6 cups veg broth

2 15-oz cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed

1 lb sweet potatoes, scrubbed & diced

4 oz kale, tough stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)

12 medium garlic cloves, minced

salt & fresh ground black pepper

 

Heat oil in soup pot over emdium heat. Add onion & Italian seasoning;

saute until onion is soft & golden, about 6 minutes.

 

Stir in broth, beans, sweet potato and kale; bring just to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer low for 10 minutes.

 

Add garlic to simmering base. Simmer until sweet potatoes and greens

are tender, 15 - 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

Per serving: 383 calories, 17 g protein, 3 g fat, 74 g carbohydrates,

13 g fiber, 264 mg sodium, 256% vitmin A, 140% vitamin C, 21% calcium.