Ahhhh…..there is nothing better than a Saturday spent loading up on goodies at the farmer’s market and enjoying a full day of college football on the couch. That is exactly what my day is going to look like today and I couldn’t be more excited!
On fall days like today I like to make something easy comfort food that we can snack on all day long like sloppy joes, soup, mac and cheese, chili, and casseroles. This recipe for Tuscan bean soup is so easy, the sauteed spinach on top really adds a punch of flavor. I serve it with warm bread and chive butter.
I hope all of your teams win today! Don’t forget that I am hosting “Touchdown Week” starting September 19th, if you are interested in sharing your tailgating traditions and a recipe send me an email.
- 1 cup packaged peeled baby carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 table spoons onion chopped
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 32-oz. box reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 to 3 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1 5-oz. pkg. baby spinach
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- In 4-quart Dutch oven cook and stir carrots and onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add beans, broth, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; slightly mash beans. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach; toss with tongs 1 to 2 minutes, just until wilted. Remove from heat. Ladle soup; top with spinach, sprinkle with pepper. Serve with cracker bread. Makes 4 servings.
Tina says
Thank you for stopping by my blog!
I've enjoyed reading yours..the before and after…and I love your dog! We used to have Cockers, and they've passed on. I can't wait to get more!
Chef in Training says
this look delicious! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Kim@todayismysome-day says
Gonna bookmark this one. My hubby loves cannellini beans! Saw this over at Just a girl.
Camille says
Bring on fall!! I love soup and this looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We would love to have you come link up again tomorrow!
Camille @
SixSistersStuff.blogspot.com