There is something so utterly satisfying about a great bowl of soup during the fall. Maybe because the leaves are turning and the temperature is cooler, but the season somehow calls for soup. As in any great soup recipe the key is the perfect combination of ingredients. I for one, believe that the secret to most great recipes is the seasoning. Too much of something is never a good thing. And the same goes for a dish is lacking seasonings, no one likes blah, boring food. Often when I am creating something in the kitchen, I just keep adding stuff (seasonings) – Good Stuff of course until it tastes delicious. This soup was like that, I added and added herbs until it was tasty.
I hope you enjoy my newest creation.
Rustic Italian Vegetable Soup
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon celery salt seasoning salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 zucchinis sliced
- 2 yellow squash sliced
- 3 russet potatoes, scrubbed and chopped
- 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
- 32 ounces vegetable stock
- 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish
- Place olive in large soup pot, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat for about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Season with thyme, sage, oregano, basil, parsley, and celery salt.
- Mix well.
- Wait 2 minutes, to give the herbs a change to release flavors slightly.
- Then add diced tomatoes, zucchini, squash, potatoes and kale.
- Add vegetable stock along with the garbanzo beans and kidney beans.
- Mix until blended.
- Cook soup on medium high heat for about 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Taste and adjust salt accordingly.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Life is crazy busy right now. It seems as though I am being pulled in 10 different directions. I am sure I am not alone. I admire all you working Moms and Dads – it is not an easy feat to keep up with everything. And teenagers require so much time. I always imagined the teen years to be easier. I feel like am a taxi-cab drive half the time. My mother-in-law use to say that she felt like she was a full-time taxi driver, having three boys, she was constantly running them around.
So in celebration of Fall, fall produce, and the season’s end to my beautiful herb garden, I created a tasty new soup recipe. I am trying to use my fresh herbs before they are no long available. The temperatures are getting chilly at night, nearly freezing this week. I picked all my basil and am using it in everything, including this soup recipe.
I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it!
Rustic Italian Vegetable Soup
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There is a small part of me that is sad when fall officially shows its face. When the leaves start falling off the trees and there are less colors, flowers, butterflies, bees, and birds. The hummingbirds have already migrated and that makes me sad not to see them at my kitchen window. “SAD” is a real thing and many of us suffer from it – it is “Seasonal Affective Disorder”. It is caused by being exposed to less sunlight as the days get shorter during fall and winter months. I find that cooking helps me overcome that fall blues. Cooking is my therapy for many things. LOL – I laugh, but it is true!
If you suffer from it as well here are a few pointers:
1. Exercise outdoors when the sun is out. 20 minutes of natural sunlight does wonders for your mood.
2. PLAY – take some time to do what makes you Happy! I created new recipes and take pictures.
3. Schedule social engagements. Lunch with friends, movie dates, etc.
4. Mindful Meditation this does wonders for your mind, body, and spirit.
5. Create a Gratitude Journal – write in it daily! Count your blessings.
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