Mediterranean Leeks And Three Bean Soup Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 x leeks coarsely minced
- 2 x celery stalks coarsely minced
- 2 x garlic cloves chopped
- 4 c. chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 x bay leaf Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 c. cooked (or possibly canned) kidney beans
- 1 1/2 c. cooked (or possibly canned) garbanzo beans
- 1 lb string beans cut 1" pcs
Directions
- Heat oil over moderate heat in large pot. Add in leeks, celery and garlic and saute/fry 3 to 4 min. Add in remaining ingredients except for string beans. Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer for 20 min.
- Add in string beans and simmer for 15 to 20 min more, till string beans are cooked but still crunchy.
- This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 272g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 229 | |
| Calories from Fat 113 | 49% |
| Total Fat 12.87g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.8g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium 470mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 21.94g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 28% |
| Sugars 0.74g | 0% |
| Protein 7.32g | 12% |
