sprinklefingers

it’s cold here. and i have a lot of beans in my freezer. so, i made soup. or stew. [note to rachael ray fans: i refuse to say stoop. or steup or whatever it is she says.]

anyways, like i said, it’s cold here. and i spent the entire day in a strange fog. i managed to make a grocery list and hit the market, but that’s really about it. i’m hoping a delicious dinner turns me around. fingers crossed.

speaking of delicious dinner, make this now!

white bean, sage & bacon soup/stew

you need:

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 8-10 sage leaves, left whole
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2” piece of parmesan rind
• 8 cups white beans, divided
• 4 cups bean cooking liquid OR water
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 t kosher salt
• 1/4 t ground white pepper

to make the soup/stew:

1. fry the bacon over medium heat until crispy but not burnt. add the sage leaves and saute until fragrant.
2. next add the onion, garlic and carrot. saute until the onion is golden.
3. meanwhile, puree 5 cups of the beans with 1 cup of the cooking liquid or water.
4. to the onion mixture add the parmesan rind, pureed beans, remaining beans, remaining bean cooking liquid (or water,) chicken stock, salt and pepper.
5. bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until thick and flavorful.
6. fish out the sage leaves and cheese rind then serve with salt & pepper for individual seasoning.

i completely forgot to take photos of the finished product. i told you i was in a fog today.