Our summer meals are casual, with some simple tablescaping from time to time. Unless it is raining, we dine al fresco. Sometimes, the butterflies and dragonflies join us.
Sun-dried Tomato, Kale and White Bean Soup
3 TB. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. ground fennel seeds
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 medium potato, diced into 1/2" pieces
1-2 carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups canned (or fresh) tomatoes
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 TB chopped, fresh, oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
6-7 large kale leaves, chopped (3-4 cups)
1/4 cup cooked or canned (rinsed, drained) white beans
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and fennel seeds; cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add onion, potato and carrot, stirring for 5 minutes more.
Add the fresh or canned tomatoes. Pour in the stock. Stir in the bay leaves and oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat so that it continues at a simmer.
Add the kale, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Debbie
I know I would enjoy this soup, Debbie, because I love everything in it!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute dragonfly dishes and the napkin rings are wonderful!
Debbie, I love the black and white ... darling dragonfly plates and napkin rings.
ReplyDeleteYour soup sounds delicious. I know that I could make a meal of it, but my husband would also feel the need for meat of some kind.
Good buy on the Riedel ...
What a lovely setting and will be trying that yummy looking soup.
ReplyDeleteDebbie I love your Dragonflies! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so making this soup ~ all of those healthful ingredients that we try to incorporate into our diet. It sounds fabulous!
Thank you for sharing it, I'll link back to your blog when I make it.
I hope you have a lovely weekend sweet friend!
The soup looks so good and so hearty, perfect for the cooler weather! Pretty dishes and napkin rings and an excellent deal on the glasses! I love the picture!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sounding soup. I just love your plates and the napkins rings! I am a sucker for dragonflies. Those glasses were definitely a bargain! Beautiful shape.
ReplyDeleteThis soup sounds really good for the change of seasons! Is the kale as strong flavored in the soup as it is in other dishes?
ReplyDeleteYour presentation is gorgeous...you make dining an experience :)
Oops, forgot to say how much I love the dragonflies...are those plates new? Of course, you know I love those black/white placemats too!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, this soup sounds really good. I think it would be a hit here. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis soup looks to be a great way to enjoy kale. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the dragonfly dishes..and great buy on the glasses!
ReplyDeleteYour soups are killing me - they have all looked so good...