2021 Week 12 Newsletter
Recipe & Pic from The Original Dish
I don't want to suggest that we're anywhere near Soup Season (otherwise known as Fall), perish the thought! But since the evenings have been a bit chilly recently I thought I'd share a recipe for a delicious soup that will incorporate several of the veggies in your box this week!
~Rae
¼ olive oil, plus more as needed
1 medium onion, diced
4 medium carrots, peeled + diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, very thinly shaved or minced
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup red wine
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (or the equivalent amount of chopped fresh tomato)
1 qt chicken stock
1 parmesan rind
½ lb fresh, crusty whole grain bread, torn into ½” pieces
1 large bunch swiss chard, stemmed + roughly chopped
1 (15 oz) can butter beans, rinsed + drained
garnishes: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese
Heat a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Let sauté for about 8 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the garlic and let cook for another minute or so.
Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes. Let cook and caramelize for about 2 minutes. Pour in the red wine. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, and parmesan rind.
Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat the bottom with a generous amount of olive oil. Add the torn bread and toast until golden and crispy, stirring often. Season with a pinch of salt.
Stir the swiss chard and butter beans into the soup and heat through. When you’re ready to serve, stir in the bread. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the soup with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, a good amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese, and parsley over top.