Loaded Zuppa Toscana

INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon uncooked
1 pound bulk/ground spicy Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 pounds/3 medium russet potatoes chopped into bite size cubes
1  15 oz. can cannellini beans rinsed and rained
1  15 oz. can can sweet corn rinsed and drained
1  15 oz. can creamed corn
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 tsp EACH dried parsley, salt
1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano
1/4 tsp EACH dried thyme, pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional if you like heat)

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2-3 cups half and half
4 cups loosely packed  fresh chopped spinach or kale

Garnish (optional)

remaining bacon in directions
fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 onion
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
pinch red pepper flakes
15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 russet potatoes (1.75-2 lbs total)
15 oz can chickpeas
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 lb. fresh kale, chopped


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Turmeric, lentil and lemon soup

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
500ml (2 cups) gluten-free salt-reduced vegetable stock
135g (3/4 cup) French green lentils, rinsed, drained
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
150g green beans, trimmed, sliced
100g trimmed kale, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Natural yoghurt, to serve (optional)


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Notes: add chicken, leave out the lemon

Zuppa Toscana

 ½ lb. Italian Sausage (hot or mild)
1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans
½ tsp smoked paprika
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups half and half
3 medium red potatoes (1.5-1.75 lbs.)
1 bunch (8 oz.) kale, chopped
pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
freshly cracked black pepper (optional)


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Have made this, used more vegetables and ham instead of sausage. Roughly mashed the beans to help thicken the soup. Really yummy although it might be best not to add the cream until serving.

Bacon and Spinach Pasta with Parmesan

 

 

 Ingredients

• 6 oz. bacon (1/2 12oz. pkg)
• 1 small onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ lb. pasta
• ¼ lb. (3-4 cups) fresh spinach
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan

 

 

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