tuscan bean soup.

this is a regular in my house as it has a wonderful 

versatlity and longevity which works for everybody!

you can add pasta or rice one day

chicken, meat, fish another day 

for a new and improved left over

another reason why i love this soup:

you can make it your own!

tuscan bean soup

*gather*

1/4 cup olive oil (2 POW/pour of wrist)

1 yellow onion (chopped)

1-2 cloves garlic (chopped)

variety of fresh herbs if available

thyme, sage, oregano, basil

1-2 vegan bullion

1-2 celery stalks (chopped)

2-3 carrots (peeled/chopped)

1 can of cannelini, garbanzo, or any white bean

or 1 cup of dried beans (soaked for 6 hrs+) 

6+ tomatoes

any other seasonal veggies that inspire

zucchini, parsnips, white yam etc...

chopped ribbons of rainbow chard, kale or spinach

*fire*

choose a soup pot you love

heavy bottom feels good for winter soups

turn the eye on medium & pour olive oil

wait a few minutes for the heat to get in there

put in your base: garlic, onion, bullion, herbs

let heat up, glaze, get to know each other with 

your wooden spoon as the conductor

after about 5 minutes

add carrot, celery, beans & all veggies 

(see pics for the idea)

then add your tomatoes**

bring to a boil

then to a simmer

lid on

let the love cook

add greens at end or 

even as a garnish while warm

*from scratch*

**the tomatoes are a side note**

you can core, steam & peel with a fork

as seen in the photos above 

  this is the base of any sauce or soup with tomatoes

get organic when you can as it makes a HUGE difference in the taste

OR 

you can use a nice organic can of tomatoes

for on the fly tuscan bean soup

either way you are cooking up some love

you are a rock star

enjoy beauties

xxxx