There are a million versions of toss together soup – which I’ve heard from an old Italian woman is the Italian translation of Minestrone – and I decided to believe it. Friend Marcia did a great job of combining flavors and textures in this super easy, hearty and nutritious soup. For those who haven’t tried it yet, this is a good way to meet Kale.
{We season it up a bit more than Marcia. We seem satisfied with smaller portions when it’s spicier, so I am sharing both versions.}
1 c dry beans (she used lima: we used white and kidney beans), soaked overnight;
Garlic (she added 2 cloves, we added 4);
1/2 lb or more italian sausage (we used chicken sausage);
2 stalks celery, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 3 cups chopped fresh Kale with veins removed and rough chopped in medium pieces;
1 big can diced tomatoes (we used one quart of last year’s garden stewed tomatoes);
2 qts. unsalted chicken broth; and
Oregano and red pepper chili flakes to taste
1 c dry beans (she used lima: we used white and kidney beans), soaked overnight;
Garlic (she added 2 cloves, we added 4);
1/2 lb or more italian sausage (we used chicken sausage);
2 stalks celery, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 3 cups chopped fresh Kale with veins removed and rough chopped in medium pieces;
1 big can diced tomatoes (we used one quart of last year’s garden stewed tomatoes);
2 qts. unsalted chicken broth; and
Oregano and red pepper chili flakes to taste
We did all that, plus:
— 1 c. or more of fresh sliced green beans
— about 1 1/2c. homemade french onion soup from the fridge
—A generous shake or two of Cumin, black pepper, Coriander, Pappys, Mrs. Dash regular and Mrs. Dash table blend, and Italian seasoning.
Let it simmer a while for the flavors to meld and the kale to cook. Like most stews and soups, it tastes better the next day. It is low in sodium, lower in fat & cholesterol, has lots of protein and it provides at least 3 servings of veggies.
— 1 c. or more of fresh sliced green beans
— about 1 1/2c. homemade french onion soup from the fridge
—A generous shake or two of Cumin, black pepper, Coriander, Pappys, Mrs. Dash regular and Mrs. Dash table blend, and Italian seasoning.
Let it simmer a while for the flavors to meld and the kale to cook. Like most stews and soups, it tastes better the next day. It is low in sodium, lower in fat & cholesterol, has lots of protein and it provides at least 3 servings of veggies.
