Well looks like the warm temperatures are gone in the land of enchantment. We had a week to super chilly temperatures and most of my herbs did not survive. I managed to bring a few of them in before freezing temperature got them. Honestly, this is not my favorite time of year. I just don’t like watching my flowers and herbs freeze. It makes me sad and I am sure I am not alone on this. For those of us that LOVE our gardens – it is hard to see them go.
On a more positive note. I decided to make the most of it – I created a delicious Italian Bean Soup. Soups are a true comfort food. And to cheer myself up I used lots of my fresh herbs and what was left of my tomatoes.
Italian Bean Soup
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- Italian Bean Soup
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium white onion, quartered
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 32 ounces vegetable broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans with juice
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (more if needed)
- 2 pinches crushed red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a large cookie sheet add tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 15 – 20 minutes or until tomatoes are slight charred on top.
- Transfer to food processor and pulse on and off until tomatoes, onions and garlic are chopped. (About 4 or 5 times for 10 seconds.)
- Transfer mixture to a stock pot.
- Heat over medium high heat.
- Add vegetable broth, garbanzo beans with juice, spinach, thyme, basil, parsley, salt, red chile flakes, and black pepper.
- Cook for about 30 minutes.
- Serve into individual bowls and garnish with fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
I am not sure about you – but when the temperatures drop I start to crave soups and stews. Actually, I am one that can enjoy soups and stews all year long. Since I was motivated by the cold weather to try to use up some fresh herbs I created a new recipe. I roasted the tomatoes along with the onions and garlic to give the soup base a depth of flavor and it worked perfectly. You will most certainly enjoy this tasty hearty Italian Bean Soup Recipe.
Italian Bean Soup
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This is a vegetable soup made with garbanzo beans, spinach, roasted tomatoes, onions and garlic. I used a vegetable stock and flavored it with lots of fresh herbs. It made one tasty pot of Italian Bean Soup! For the perfect fall meal serve it with a side salad and some rustic bread and you have yourself one delicious dinner!
Italian Bean Soup
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Here are a few more of my favorite soup recipes you will be sure to LOVE.
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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Craving Chili? You will enjoy this tasty recipe.
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Southwestern Turkey Chile
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Thanks for stopping in. I hope you enjoyed your time here. I love sharing my passion for cooking by creating one of kind homemade recipes that will inspire you to cook and creating memories with those you love. For more inspiration follow me on social media.
Until next time- Bon Appetit, Cecelia Dardanes
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