Tuscan Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium canellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup) 2 carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup) 2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 cup) 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon … Read more

Gazpacho

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped Tomato juice 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lime, juiced 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons … Read more

Pasta and Beans: Pasta e Fagioli

Ingredients 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 pound (about 3 slices) pancetta, chopped Two 4 to 6-inch sprigs rosemary, left intact One 4 to 6-inch sprig thyme with several sprigs on it, left intact 1 large fresh bay leaf or 2 dried bay leaves 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 … Read more

Garden Vegetable Soup, Recipe of Alton Brown

Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks) 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic Kosher salt 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium) 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 quarts chicken … Read more