Gigante Global Pulse Day Soup - Gourmet Gurus, Salads, Soups & Stews Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried fasolia gigantes, royal coronas or similar large limas, soaked overnight in plenty of water
• 3 qt water or vegetable broth
• 4 garlic cloves, whole
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small dried red pepper, crumbled or a pinch of dried red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 large red peppers*
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 1 bunch chard or other winter greens, such as kale or spinach, tough stems discarded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 handful fresh basil, chopped fine
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper