Low / No Fat: Frencj French Country Bean Soup 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 carrot, cut in half-moons 1 rib celery, sliced 1 small onion, chopped in bite-size pieces 1 small leek, chopped in bite-size pieces 3 outer leaves Savoy cabbage, rolled and cut in 1/2" strips 4 cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 cups squash (e.g. butternut), peeled and diced 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cooked chicken cut in bite-size pieces(optional) Heat oil in medium Dutch oven or large, deep saucepan. Sauté carrot, celery, onion, leek, and cabbage until leaves are bright green and other vegetables start to soften, about 3 mins. Add broth. Cover and simmer for 15 mins. Add thyme, garlic, squash and beans. Cover and simmer 15 mins. Stir in chicken, if using. Ladle soup into deep bowls and serve accompanied by toasted slices of whole-grain French bread or other rustic bread. (This soup reheats well. It keeps up to 5 days, covered, in refrigerator) Makes 8 servings (with chicken) Cals: 123 Protein: 5g Sod: 464 mg Fat: 4g Carbs: 19g Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Lean-Meat, 1 Vegetable
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