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Every February, we celebrate American Heart Month, which just so happens to coincide with Valentine’s Day. Give your heart a health break this winter and celebrate the month of love with comforting recipes featuring Illinois-grown ingredients like beans, leafy greens, lean meats and nuts.[/tps_header]
1. Rosemary White Bean Soup

A bowl of Rosemary White Bean Soup will warm you up on any blustery winter day. Slurp away on this cozy, low-fat soup filled with onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, Great Northern beans and fresh rosemary. Beans help lower cholesterol and offer antioxidants to protect the heart.