Erik couldn't resist buying a cookbook while we were at 10 Thousand Villages last week. So we came home with "Simply in Season". It is incredible! The book is split into the seasons and it tells you which fruits and vegetables are available. It then gives a bunch of recipes using those ingredients. It has breads, breakfasts, soups, salads, sides, main dishes, desserts, extras, and there is even a canning section in the summer. There's a nice little "All Seasons" section as well which is always nice.
Last night Erik make Kale Potato Soup - a definite winner. We didn't have any bread to go with it, but a hearty bread would have been delicious with it!
Kale Potato Soup
1 large bunch kale (chopped)
Steam and set aside. (don't try to cook it with the potatoes; the flavor will be too strong.)
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
Melt butter in soup pot. Add onion and saute until golden. Add garlic and saute another minute.
2 large potatoes (diced)
2 cups/500 ml hot water or broth
Add, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft. Remove half the cooked potatoes; puree the rest with the cooking liquid and return to the soup pot. Return reserved potatoes and steamed kale to soup pot.
3 cups/750 ml water or broth
salt and pepper to taste
Add along with additional hot water or milk to preferred consistency. Heat gently until hot and serve.
Delicious! I would recommend using broth instead of water... adds some extra flavor.
1 comment:
That sounds sooo yummy! I'm not much of a soup person, but I think I might have to try this one!
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