Heart-Healthy Minestrone Soup | Easy & Low Sodium

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• 4 fresh tomatoes, diced or 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten free if needed)
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• Black pepper to taste