Zuppa di bietole e cannellini

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped Swiss chard and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Stir in lemon juice, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to taste.

If desired, swirl in heavy cream for richness.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and croutons.

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