Have you ever made dinner for the family and kind of known that they’re not going to LOVE it, but you know you will? So you keep on talking it up while you’re cooking and everyone compliments the aroma. You secretly know that unless there’s a miracle, you’re about to get complaints after their first bites? This was one of those dinners. Folks, if you’re a real food lover like me (uh em), you’re going to love this. I found it on www.epicurious.com (shocker) but I made a few changes. Needless to say there were plenty of leftovers, so I portioned them out into single servings and froze them. I also enjoyed some for lunch the next day… DYNAMITE.
Now I know my husband wasn’t a true fan because it was almost vegetarian and the kids weren’t because they don’t LOVE soup. They did LOVE the rosemary bread I served with it.
What You Will Need:
2 (14.5 oz) cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14.5 oz) cans of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
5+ C low sodium chicken broth
1 large onion, chopped
4 small garlic cloves, chopped
½ C grated parmesan cheese
5 slices of turkey bacon
½ box of frozen spinach
What You Already Have:
2 T olive oil
¼ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp dried parsley
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Large pot
Large skillet
Food processor
Large bowl
Plate lined with paper towel
1) Heat olive oil over medium heat in large pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook down for about 5 minutes.
2) Cook bacon in skillet.
3) Add 2 pieces of bacon, basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, nutmeg, beans and broth and bring to a boil. Lower to simmer for 10 minutes.
4) Meanwhile, transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towel. Remove 2 pieces from pot and drain on paper towel.
5) Add 2 cups of bean mixture to food processor and purée. Transfer to bowl. Repeat until all of bean mixture is puréed. Add back into large pot.
6) Chop bacon and add to soup mixture with spinach. Mix.
7) Heat soup over medium heat.
8) Add more broth until desired consistency.
9) Lower heat.
10) Serve with bread.
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10 comments:
Thanks for hosting! I posted a profile of hibiscus flower with recipe ideas.
I know exactly what you mean about talking it up while you're cooking! Haha! I'll even change the recipe name if I know my sons will hear something in the title they won't like, and won't tell them the real name until they start eating it. ;)
Thanks for hosting! I'm linking up today with our pumpkin pancakes and homemade applesauce! :)
Thanks for hosting this great foodie mommas link up! I see some amazing recipes in the gallery. I can't wait to check them all out! I've linked my Homemade Caramel Sauce today! The recipe has a secret ingredient...Cream Cheese! OMGosh, it's to die for!
Hey there! Thanks for visiting and linking up with me on the perfect line. Returning the favor and following you via GFC :)
Yep, I know how you feel! My husband is never crazy over vegetarian meals. But the soup looks yummy!
I have shared Green Beans w/Caramelized Onions, Peanut Butter Polka Dot Bars, and Mint Chocolate Cupcakes. Thank you for hosting!
Hi ladies. I just made it. Almost missed this one. I have had two bouts of food poisoning this week so behind the 8 ball. Not my food though so don't worry I am trying to poison you with my recipe. Lol! I am off to bed so I am going to visit all you lovely people tomorrow night while I watch a movie. See you all then. Can't wait to see what everyone has been cooking up.
Wow! This looks wonderful. And... it has BACON?? Wow! I would be right there with you cheering you on enjoying your first bite... ready to refute the naysayers at the table. I'll be making this soon. Pinned to Pinterest. Thanks for linking up to Friday Potluck.
Thanks for hosting! I put up a brown sugar and balsamic glazed pork loin from Rate the Plate Utah:)
That bean soup looks really yummy! Thanks even more for posting the recipe. Don't you think it is best when partnered with a tea, like green tea or hibiscus tea? :)
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