Tuscan Chard and Cannellini Bean Soup
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- ✓ 2 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
- ✓ 1 onion, chopped
- ✓ 1 clove garlic, minced
- ✓ ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ✓ ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ✓ 6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
- ✓ 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed - or more to taste
- ✓ 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ✓ 2 ounces Parmesan cheese rind
- ✓ 1 bunch red or white Swiss chard
- ✓ ¼ cup uncooked small pasta, such as orzo or pastina
- ✓ 5 large fresh sage leaves, minced
- ✓ 5 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- ✓ 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ✓ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided