Doesn't this minestrone soup look delish? Go ahead, put your nose right up to the screen. Mmmmm.
Is there ever a wrong time for Minestrone?
Especially now while having to deal with those frigid winter temperatures, huh. Unh!
During these winter months, if you're looking for cuisine that keeps you warm, satisfies the hunger, and is easy on the pocket book. Look no further. This is truly one of my favorite soups.
Oh and did I mention it's delicious? One big bowl hits a major food group, (if you're keeping track of that sort of thing), and equally important: its hips-friendly folks. You know what I'm talking about. It sticks to the ribs, as my dad would say, but doesn't linger (as I say).
Did I mention that it's also a pretty versatile soup as well? I see it on a lot of menus all around the city. Each restaurant offers it a little differently, which makes it seem like a different adventure each time you try it. Trust me, you never get the same version twice. Some places are all about including the potatoes. Other chefs seem to say "no, we will have no potatoes in our minestrone. It's all about the pasta!" Then there are places like the divine Pompei Bakery. that also offers a baked version with a layer of bread and melted cheese spread out over the top. There are restaurants that play up the lighter broth-based version of the soup which is great in the warmer months. Other places thicken the base. Oh, and we haven't even talked about the fact that you can have it either vegetarian style (v. enjoyable), or with meat, yet without losing its overall flavor. This soup is a "win-win."
If you're looking for a couple of recipe options, you can check out The Food Network website, which has some good versions to try
Now, if you're just not into cooking, or let's say you've got one of those "Euro Kitchens" (translation for non-apartment dwellers: no counter space to chop, cook, and experiment in all fun things cooking, hence "No soup for you! It's nothing but canned soup and microwaving for you"), well, Progresso, and Campbell make mighty fine minestrone available at your local grocer. Not as adventurous as your local restaurant can do it, but they will still do the trick.
Now, as I type this, Chinese muzac is piping through my cafe's speakers. So of course, I must seek out some Won-ton soup to try out.
Enjoy soupers!
Is there ever a wrong time for Minestrone?
Especially now while having to deal with those frigid winter temperatures, huh. Unh!
During these winter months, if you're looking for cuisine that keeps you warm, satisfies the hunger, and is easy on the pocket book. Look no further. This is truly one of my favorite soups.
Oh and did I mention it's delicious? One big bowl hits a major food group, (if you're keeping track of that sort of thing), and equally important: its hips-friendly folks. You know what I'm talking about. It sticks to the ribs, as my dad would say, but doesn't linger (as I say).
Did I mention that it's also a pretty versatile soup as well? I see it on a lot of menus all around the city. Each restaurant offers it a little differently, which makes it seem like a different adventure each time you try it. Trust me, you never get the same version twice. Some places are all about including the potatoes. Other chefs seem to say "no, we will have no potatoes in our minestrone. It's all about the pasta!" Then there are places like the divine Pompei Bakery. that also offers a baked version with a layer of bread and melted cheese spread out over the top. There are restaurants that play up the lighter broth-based version of the soup which is great in the warmer months. Other places thicken the base. Oh, and we haven't even talked about the fact that you can have it either vegetarian style (v. enjoyable), or with meat, yet without losing its overall flavor. This soup is a "win-win."
If you're looking for a couple of recipe options, you can check out The Food Network website, which has some good versions to try
Now, if you're just not into cooking, or let's say you've got one of those "Euro Kitchens" (translation for non-apartment dwellers: no counter space to chop, cook, and experiment in all fun things cooking, hence "No soup for you! It's nothing but canned soup and microwaving for you"), well, Progresso, and Campbell make mighty fine minestrone available at your local grocer. Not as adventurous as your local restaurant can do it, but they will still do the trick.
Now, as I type this, Chinese muzac is piping through my cafe's speakers. So of course, I must seek out some Won-ton soup to try out.
Enjoy soupers!
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