White Bean Soup With Greens South Beach Phase 1 Recipes

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH GREENS (SBD)

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to a boil.
• Boil greens for about 5 minutes, just till tender, and then plunge into water to stop cooking.
• Squeeze out as much water as possible and set aside (you can do this step before you make the rest of the soup.).
• Bring broth to simmer in large pot over med-high heat.
• Add garlic and greens, and beans (if using canned, rinse and drain to rid the excess sodium!) Simmer gently for about ten minutes, partially covered.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Ladle soup into bowls.
• Pass cheese and pepper flakes at table.

PROVENCAL WHITE BEAN SOUP SOUTH BEACH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan,heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion, celery, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme and salt, reduce heat to medium low and cook, stir occasionally, 15 minutes or till veggies are softened.
• Add beans and stir to combine.
• Transfer 3/4 of the bean mixture to blender, using large spoon.
• Add both and puree until smooth.
• Return mixture to the saucepan, stir to combine, and bring to simmer just to heat through.
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve warm.

BLACK BEAN SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 1)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add scallions, celery, garlic, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper, Cook, stirring occasinally until vegetables soften.
• Add cans of black beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Transfer 2 cups of soup to a blender and process until smooth. Return soup to pan and stir to combine.
• Return to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes longer. season with lime juice, and adjust seasonings.
• Serve with hot pepper sauce and sliced scallions on the side (not in ingredients).

SOUTH BEACH DIET BLACK BEAN SOUP (PHASE I FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, sauté onion, garlic and green pepper in olive oil until they begin to soften (about 5-7 minutes).
• Add the rest of the ingredients (except the tomatoes) and bring to a rolling boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 5-7 minutes longer.
• Remove about half of the mixture and place in a blender and puree, returned pureed soup to the pot (or if you have an immersion blender, use it in the pot for the entire batch).
• Serve hot with chopped tomatoes and a few more sprigs of cilantro.