Portuguese Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup sweet potato, diced (1/2 inch unpeeled pieces)
• 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce

• 1/2 (7 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1/2 (8 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups swiss chard, sliced and packed
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add oil and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add broth, potato, and chili garlic sauce.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil over high heat.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in tomatoes and beans.

7. 7

   Return to a simmer, then add swiss chard.

8. 8

   Simmer 5 more minutes or until sweet potatoes and chard are tender.

9. 9

   Stir in vinegar and ladle into bowls.

10. 10

    For Vegan omit the chicken broth.