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Fall Tuscan Soup

LoLa — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:20:02 GMT

Fall Tuscan Soup
(recipe source: thewanderlustkitchen.com)

Yummy! Quite honestly one of my favorite soups. This is so warm and comforting. It's the perfect combination of ingredients. I made a huge pot of this last night and I'm off the take comfort in a bowl right now. If you try it, I hope you'll love it.

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 yellow summer squash, diced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 quart vegetable (or chicken) broth
2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juices
3 cups chopped kale, ribs removed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 6 quart or larger Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and squash. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and rosemary. Cook 30 seconds.

Stir in the broth, beans, and tomatoes. Bring the contents to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and add the chopped kale. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Use an immersion blender* to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks of beans vegetables for texture. Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve topped with Parmesan or Dubliner cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Sabatini2 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:27:14 GMT

LoLa, sounds delish, and it just might be supper tonight! I have everything from the ingredient list already in my pantry/fridge. It's fate. :,)

Thanks a bunch!

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

luvsbulldogs — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:28:29 GMT

Hi Lola,

Looks and sounds delicious. I always love your recipes. Have copied it and look forward to making this. Thanks for posting.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

LoLa — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:04:25 GMT

Hi Sabatini2! You are very welcome. It's really, really good. It's just perfect for this time of the year. Girl, I envy your pantry SO MUCH! You are definitely fully stocked! I hope that you'll truly enjoy this soup!

Hiya Luvs! You are quite welcome. You are very kind too. I love posting recipes that really work for my family and life. Always happy to share the wealth. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful day,

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Sabatini2 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:39:09 GMT

On 11/5/2014 LoLa said:
Hi Sabatini2! You are very welcome. It's really, really good. It's just perfect for this time of the year. Girl, I envy your pantry SO MUCH! You are definitely fully stocked! I hope that you'll truly enjoy this soup!

Hiya Luvs! You are quite welcome. You are very kind too. I love posting recipes that really work for my family and life. Always happy to share the wealth. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful day,

Don't be envious, LoLa! I'm moving soon and need to clear out this pantry of mine. You wanna talk OVERWHELMING? I happen to be inundated with....canned beans. OMG, there must be over 25 cans of different varieties in there. Thank goodness your recipe will take care of 2 of 'em.

Thanks again!

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Beebee2 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:45:49 GMT

LoLa, another great sounding recipe from you. Thanks so much; it really does look

delicious. Hope all is well with you.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Beebee2 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:46:55 GMT

On 11/5/2014 Sabatini2 said:
On 11/5/2014 LoLa said:
Hi Sabatini2! You are very welcome. It's really, really good. It's just perfect for this time of the year. Girl, I envy your pantry SO MUCH! You are definitely fully stocked! I hope that you'll truly enjoy this soup! Hiya Luvs! You are quite welcome. You are very kind too. I love posting recipes that really work for my family and life. Always happy to share the wealth. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful day,

Don't be envious, LoLa! I'm moving soon and need to clear out this pantry of mine. You wanna talk OVERWHELMING? I happen to be inundated with....canned beans. OMG, there must be over 25 cans of different varieties in there. Thank goodness your recipe will take care of 2 of 'em.

Thanks again!

Sabatini, thinking about you. Is your situation any clearer now? Do you know where you'll be going? I'm not asking for details, just want to know if you're ok?

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

dfyre — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:52:22 GMT

Sounds wonderful - DH will love this. Will make this weekend.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

dfyre — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:53:21 GMT

Sounds wonderful - DH will love this. Will make this weekend.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Sabatini2 — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:01:10 GMT

On 11/5/2014 Beebee2 said:
On 11/5/2014 Sabatini2 said:
On 11/5/2014 LoLa said:
Hi Sabatini2! You are very welcome. It's really, really good. It's just perfect for this time of the year. Girl, I envy your pantry SO MUCH! You are definitely fully stocked! I hope that you'll truly enjoy this soup! Hiya Luvs! You are quite welcome. You are very kind too. I love posting recipes that really work for my family and life. Always happy to share the wealth. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful day,

Don't be envious, LoLa! I'm moving soon and need to clear out this pantry of mine. You wanna talk OVERWHELMING? I happen to be inundated with....canned beans. OMG, there must be over 25 cans of different varieties in there. Thank goodness your recipe will take care of 2 of 'em.

Thanks again!

Sabatini, thinking about you. Is your situation any clearer now? Do you know where you'll be going? I'm not asking for details, just want to know if you're ok?

Aw, thanks for the shout out, BeeBee!

YES, I finally know where I'm going, and will be moving clear across the country. Again. It's the coordinating of it all that's been keeping me awake at night! Movers, junk haulers, car moving companies, plane flights, and what to do ... with the cats. I finally decided to go with a pet courier company who'll come to my house, pick up the kitties and get them both on the plane, which my sis will meet on the other side. It's expensive, but will be soooo helpful.

The next month will be a royal pain, but afterwards, I'll be in a whole new place. Hope all is well with YOU.

ETA: Oh my gosh, LoLa! I made the soup! Deeelicious! I had a few boneless, skinless chicken thighs, so cubed them and added them to the pot. Yummy! Thanks so much.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Beebee2 — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:01:37 GMT

On 11/5/2014 Sabatini2 said:
On 11/5/2014 Beebee2 said:
On 11/5/2014 Sabatini2 said:
On 11/5/2014 LoLa said:
Hi Sabatini2! You are very welcome. It's really, really good. It's just perfect for this time of the year. Girl, I envy your pantry SO MUCH! You are definitely fully stocked! I hope that you'll truly enjoy this soup! Hiya Luvs! You are quite welcome. You are very kind too. I love posting recipes that really work for my family and life. Always happy to share the wealth. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful day,

Don't be envious, LoLa! I'm moving soon and need to clear out this pantry of mine. You wanna talk OVERWHELMING? I happen to be inundated with....canned beans. OMG, there must be over 25 cans of different varieties in there. Thank goodness your recipe will take care of 2 of 'em.

Thanks again!

Sabatini, thinking about you. Is your situation any clearer now? Do you know where you'll be going? I'm not asking for details, just want to know if you're ok?

Aw, thanks for the shout out, BeeBee!

YES, I finally know where I'm going, and will be moving clear across the country. Again. It's the coordinating of it all that's been keeping me awake at night! Movers, junk haulers, car moving companies, plane flights, and what to do ... with the cats. I finally decided to go with a pet courier company who'll come to my house, pick up the kitties and get them both on the plane, which my sis will meet on the other side. It's expensive, but will be soooo helpful.

The next month will be a royal pain, but afterwards, I'll be in a whole new place. Hope all is well with YOU.

ETA: Oh my gosh, LoLa! I made the soup! Deeelicious! I had a few boneless, skinless chicken thighs, so cubed them and added them to the pot. Yummy! Thanks so much.

thanks Sabatini. You're in my prayers for a successful transition, and I hope you'll come see us once you're on the 'other side'. You'd be sorely missed here with your helpful cheerful and sometimes delicious contributions.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

LoLa — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 07:01:26 GMT

Hi girls! Thanks so much for checking this soup out. My family just lives it. Sabatini, I'm soooo happy you enjoyed it!! Beebee, you're so kind. I hope you're well. Thanks Dfyre!

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Reba055 — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 07:38:37 GMT

Looks great! I'm going to try it too. Thanks

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

kahootz — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 08:03:57 GMT

I printed out this recipe and hopefully will make it next week - it sounds fantastic. I love soups in the winter time!

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Poodlepet2 — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:54:54 GMT

This is a must-delicious and healthy-what more could you want??? Oh of course- a nice hearty slice of homemade bread, and why not have a little cheese? Thanks for posting Poodlepet

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Chicagoan — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:20:05 GMT

This recipe sounds like my favorite soup from a local Italian restaurant I love. Thank you for posting it Lola, I will be making it!!!!

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

Magny — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 00:35:00 GMT

We just had your soup for an early dinner, and it's delicious, with plenty left over! Thanks!

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

gonnab — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 04:17:47 GMT

Yum. I love soups and make them every week. This is on the menu for next week! Tx,

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

chessylady — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 05:55:34 GMT

I made it this afternoon, really good. I didn't use the blender and I added 3 Sweet Italian chicken sausages sliced into rounds.

Re: Fall Tuscan Soup

LoLa — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:59:12 GMT

That's awesome ladies! I'm so happy that all who tried it, loved this soup. I hope it'll become a favorite of yours like it has in my family. :-)