Chard and penne soup is a recipe that combines simple and nutritious ingredients, characteristic of Mediterranean cuisine, adapted and reinterpreted in various Latin American countries. Chard, a vegetable highly valued for its flavor and properties, is a traditional ingredient in family dishes and stews. In countries like Mexico, this soup might resemble recipes with green vegetables and pasta, while in Argentina and Uruguay, where chard is common, it is valued in comforting broths and soups. In other parts of Latin America, although the name and ingredients may vary, the idea of a nutritious soup with vegetables and pasta is a recurring theme.
This dish is surprising not only for its fresh and delicate flavor but also for its versatility and ease of preparation. In different countries, it may be known simply as vegetable soup with pasta or Italian soup, and its popularity lies in the combination of ingredients rich in fiber, proteins, and micronutrients that provide well-being and flavor in every spoonful.
How to Make Chard and Penne Soup
Ingredients: Garlic, red onion, chard, olive oil, chicken broth, water, penne, canned cannellini beans, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese.
Steps:
Steel knife: with the food processor running, add the garlic through the feed tube and chop.
Add the onion and chop coarsely, using 6 to 8 on/off pulses.
Remove the leaves from the chard and set them aside.
Cut the stems into lengths for the feed tube.
Ultra thick: place the stems vertically in the feed tube.
Slice, using light pressure.
Heat the oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Add the contents of the work bowl and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Add the broth and water.
Bring to a boil.
Add the penne and cook for 5 minutes.
Ultra thick: roll the chard leaves and place them in the feed tube.
Slice, using light pressure.
Add the chard leaves to the saucepan.
Add the beans, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil and cook until the penne is tender, about 3 minutes.
Can be prepared in advance.
Pass the parmesan cheese.
