Portuguese Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup sweet potato, diced (1/2 inch unpeeled pieces)
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
0.5 (7 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
0.5 (8 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups swiss chard, sliced and packed
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add oil and onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broth, potato, and chili garlic sauce.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and beans.
Return to a simmer, then add swiss chard.
Simmer 5 more minutes or until sweet potatoes and chard are tender.
Stir in vinegar and ladle into bowls.
For Vegan omit the chicken broth.