I've definitely settled into more fall like cooking as of late. Now that the temperatures in Charlotte are finally dipping down (we're getting lows in the 40's at night here now!), I am craving more comfort food like the other night's shepherds pie, baked pasta, and soup.
After taking Clyde for a brisk walk Tuesday night in the fall air (I was actually kind of cold with shorts and a fleece jacket on!), I wanted some soup!
I made a white bean and spinach soup for dinner.
After taking Clyde for a brisk walk Tuesday night in the fall air (I was actually kind of cold with shorts and a fleece jacket on!), I wanted some soup!
I made a white bean and spinach soup for dinner.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups of stock
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup whole wheat pasta (optional)
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Saute your onion and garlic in olive oil on medium heat til tender. Add white beans, stock, pepper, thyme, water, and pasta and bring to a boil then lower and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the spinach and continue to simmer til it's wilted (a couple minutes). Finish with lemon and Parmesan cheese.
I also added a grilled Havarti cheese on Ezekiel bread to make it the ultimate comfort meal.
In my opinion, the Parmesan really makes this soup, so I don't recommend leaving it out. The soup is a little bland without it ;)
It was really yummy though :)
I see a fall soup kick happening in my life.
What's your favorite soup?
Later, I broke into my fudge stash from Sunday's apple picking adventure and cut myself a hunk of pumpkin pie fudge.
MMMM...
Then more time cozy in pajamas under my furry blanket!
