Farm-Fresh Market - Recipes

Marinated Summer Squash Salad

6/7/2023

Ingredients
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds summer squash (yellow, green or a mix), about 3 large squash per pound

Preparation

Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
Trim and slice the squash diagonally, about ¼ inch thick
Add the squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
Grill the vegetables on a medium-high heat, or saute them in a lightly oiled pan, until they are crisp tender and browned – about 8 minutes.
Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade, gaarnish with thyme leaves and serve hot or at room temperature.

Creamy Triple Onion Dip

5/31/2023

Ingredients

1 shallot, minced
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1 envelope Onion Soup Mix
¼ cup chopped fresh chives, plus extra for garnish

Preparation

1. Cook and stir shallots in nonstick skillet on medium heat 4 min. or until tender; spoon into medium bowl.

2. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

3. Garnish with remaining chives.

Roasted Beets in Foil

5/24/2023

Ingredients

6-8 beets, about 2 lbs.
Salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Cut off beet greens and save for other use.
Scrub the beets, leaving skin in tact.
Place foil on baking sheet, sized to hold as many beets as you are preparing, allowing for enough to close and seal the packet. Up to 2 lbs. of beets can go in one packet, or you can cook them individually, one to a packet.
Sprinkle salt on foil, enough to roll the beets in it so it covers the outside of the beet.
Seal the foil packet. Place the baking sheet on a rack in the middle of the oven.
Bake 40-50 minutes, until beets are roasted.
Put beets aside to cool enough to handle. Then peel the skin, which will come off easily.
Served immediately or refrigerate for future use.

Spinach, Asparagus Crustless Quiche

5/9/2023

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups packed baby spinach
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 large eggs
½ cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and add asparagus; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add spinach, thyme and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted and the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently stir in the cooled asparagus mixture and cheese; spoon into the prepared pie pan.
Place the quiche on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until set and golden brown around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Dandelion Greens Salad

4/26/2023

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups torn dandelion greens or arugula
2 green onions or 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Optional: 1/2 cup grapefruit or tangerine sections

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine dandelion greens and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Arrange eggs and grapefruit sections, if using, over greens.

April 26th, 2023

4/26/2023

Spring Greens with Hard Boiled Eggs

4/12/2023

Ingredients

2 cups spring greens
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or in wedges
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill

Optional (to add protein)

1 can beans of your choice (kidney, white beans, black beans, etc.)
Cubed ham

For Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette

2/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Make the vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving salad, shake dressing again, and add to greens.
Combine all the salad ingredients and mix well, being careful not to break up the sliced eggs. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Boiled Daikon Radish

3/21/2023

INGREDIENTS

1 pound daikon radish
1 slice ginger
1 cup water or stock
1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 scallion chopped
1/4 teaspoon sesane oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the daikon into half-inch thick, bite-sized pieces. In a pot, add 1 slice ginger, 1 cup water or stock, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (a large pinch), and stir to combine. Add the daikon.
Cover and bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes until the daikon is fork tender, stirring occasionally.
Right before serving, add in the chopped scallion, and a few drops of sesame oil (optional). Mix well and serve!

Simply Roasted Apples and Potatoes

3/8/2023

The perfect combination of sweet and savory and ready in 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

5 medium potatoes, yellow, gold, or russet
3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
5 medium apples - any naturally sweet variety

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Slice your potatoes in half. Slice again so each potato is in four pieces. Potato pieces and apple slices should be about the same size.
Add the oil and herbs to a large ziplock bag and shake up. Add the potato pieces and shake until potato pieces are thoroughly coated. or large bowl.
Spread coated potatoes on a 12 x 17 baking sheet.
Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
Slice apples into quarters, removing and discarding the core and seeds. Do NOT peel the apples.
Remove the pan from the oven. Add sliced apples. Use spatula to flip the potatoes and move the apples around so they too are coated with oil. Spread everything in a single layer.
Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Creamy Arugula Soup

2/22/2023

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 1-inch chunks
4 cups water or vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
3 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup coconut milk or half and half
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion and celery until tender, about 8 minutes.
Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one more minute.
Add in the chopped potatoes, 4 cups of water or broth, and salt and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover to let the vegetables simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Add the arugula to the pot and stir until bright green, about 3 minutes.
Blend the soup until smooth.
Return the soup to the pot over medium heat and stir in the coconut milk.
Season with additional salt, if desired, and black pepper. Serve warm.

Firehouse Chili

1/24/2023

Firehouse Chili - 2017 winner Hormel Chili’s American’s Best Firehouse Chili Contest
Louisiana firefighter Jeremy Chauvin dedicated the recipe to his brother, Spencer. a local fire chief who died while on the job in 2016. The actual chili recipe comes from Chauvin’s mom, and adds a New Orleans twist to a classic red chili. The ground beef, spices, and tomatoes are combined with a dark roux, made from butter and flour cooked until the mixture goes a deep shade of brown. The roux is mixed with “trinity,” a mix of bell peppers, onions, and celery native to Louisiana, then added into the chili. Recipe declares as prepared below serves 8 people. That is a VERY generous serving!

Ingredients:
For the chili mixture
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 pounds ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon white or cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons steak sauce (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 ½ cups diced tomatoes
1 cup ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
1 ½ cups tomato paste
1-2 cups V-8 juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Hot sauce to taste.
For the roux mixture
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
3 stalks celery, diced
2 bell peppers, diced (this used red and yellow jarred roasted peppers)
1 white onion, diced
2 shallots, diced ( this used an additional onion instead)
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
Cooking Instructions:1. In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown ground beef.
2. Drain beef; return to Dutch oven. Add salt, white pepper, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Add diced tomatoes, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
3. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the butter is foamy, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour until fully incorporated. Whisk until the mixture reaches a dark brown color.
4. Add diced celery, bell peppers, onion, shallots, and garlic. Stir to fully combine.
5. Uncover the chili mixture, and add roux with vegetables. Add ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, V-8 juice and apple cider vinegar. Bring up to a simmer and serve hot. Taste and add hot sauce to taste.
6. Enjoy with cheese, sour cream, chips, on a burger, or any other way you want!

Creamy Non-Dairy Onion Soup

1/4/2023

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
5-6 medium sweet or yellow onions, peeled and sliced
1.5 cups russet potato, peel and dice into small evenly sized pieces
16.9 ounce chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste
2-3 tablespoons coconut milk (optional)
2 tablespoons chives, chopped small

PREPARATION

Add olive oil, minced garlic and sliced onions to a large sauté pan. Simmer over medium heat until the onions are translucent, not brown, about 10 minutes.
Once the onions are translucent add the prepared potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Let everything simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir occasionally.
Once the potatoes are fork tender reduce the heat, add the lemon juice and stir until well combined.
Puree the soup using an immersion or regular blender until creamy. Bring back to serving temperature.
Add the coconut milk (if using) and stir until it is well combined.
Top chopped fresh chives and serve immediately!

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Vegetable Soup

12/14/2022

Ingredients

2 large onions, diced
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
4 pounds potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetable broth to cover
Ground pepper to taste
Parsley for garnish

Directions

Combine the onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and garlic in a slow cooker.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.
Stir the dried herbs into the vegetable broth, and pour the vegetable broth into the slow cooker.
Cook on High until the vegetables are tender, about 6 hours.
Remove some of the potatoes and broth and puree to make the broth creamy.
Serve as is – or mix in bacon bits or cubed ham and sprinkle with parmesan.
Garnish with parsley.

Butternut Squash Bisque

12/7/2022

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup diced onion
4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
¾ cup diced carrots
3 cups vegetable stock
salt and ground black pepper to taste
ground nutmeg to taste
½ cup heavy cream (Optional)

Directions

Heat oil and melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the butter and oil under tender.
Add squash and carrots into the pot. Pour in vegetable stock and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender.
Purée soup mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil. Serve warm with a dash of nutmeg.

Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

11/30/2022

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, diced
Heaping ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
⅓ cup red lentils
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked vegetables. Your choice. Any that are left over. Frozen vegetables also work.

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, carrots, smoked paprika and cumin; cook, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't brown, about 2 minutes more.
Add the broth, diced tomatoes, red lentils, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook for ten minutes.
Add the chickpeas, cover the pot and cook 10 minutes more.
Fish out the bay leaves, then transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth.
Add the puréed soup back to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary;
if you want the soup to be thicker, purée a bit more soup.
Add the cooked vegetables and simmer until the soup is hot and the vegetables are warmed through.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

Kale, Apple, Squash Salad w/ Maple Balsamic Dressing

11/15/2022

Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 medium bunch curly kale washed and stems removed
1 medium delicata squash (can substitute butternut squash)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large apple
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Optional: 1/3 cup pecans or sliced almonds
Salt and pepper

For the Maple Balsamic Dressing:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and pepper or to taste
Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Prepare squash by washing the outer skin. Slice the squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Slice again into half-moon shapes and transfer to a mixing bowl
Toss squash with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased rimmed baking sheet and arrange evenly
Bake for 10 minutes and then flip squash. Bake again for 10-15 more minutes until browned on both sides. Remove from oven and allow roasted squash to cool.
While the squash is cooking prepare the remainder of ingredients.
Add the kale with stems removed to a large salad bowl. Sprinkle on a pinch of sea salt and begin to massage the kale, rubbing the leaves firmly between your fingers for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Dice the apple
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Tightly seal the lid and shake the jar until dressing ingredients are combined.
Add half of the dressing to the chopped, massaged kale in your salad bowl. Toss kale with dressing until well combined.
Add cooled roasted squash, diced apple, raisins. and nuts (if using)
Pour on remaining salad dressing and toss well to combine all salad ingredients.

Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

11/9/2022

Ingredients

3 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups plus 1/2 cup vegetable broth
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
6 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 3 small heads)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
1. In a large saucepan, saute onions,celery and carrots in oil until tender.
2. Add 4 cups broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3.. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth.
4. Return to pan; add the remaining broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add broccoli, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Gingered Cauliflower and Broccoli

11/2/2022

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1 medium onion, sliced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp curry powder (mild or spicy)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt, pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Arrange broccoli and cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 min, then take the vegetables out, toss them lightly, and bake for 5-7 min more until fork-tender.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add enough oil to saute vegetables. Add sliced onions, saute for 3-5 min until they soften, stirring them with a spatula to prevent sticking.
Add to the skillet the grated ginger, minced garlic and all of the spices. Cook for 1-2 min until the spices get nice and toasty. If they start sticking to the pan, add 1-2 Tbsp of water.
Once broccoli and cauliflower florets are done, take them out of the oven and add to the skillet. Toss the mixture to distribute the spices evenly over the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Sweet Potato Hummus

10/26/2022

Ingredients
8 servings

1 large sweet potato (about 1½ pounds), peeled, cut into large pieces (about 3 cups)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
Olive oil (for drizzling)
3 tablespoons pure tahini or tahini butter
1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
1 lime, halved

Preparation

Place a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 375°. Scatter sweet potato and garlic across a parchment-lined baking sheet, generously drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Roast, tossing halfway through, until garlic is golden brown and sweet potato is tender and browned in a few spots, 40–45 minutes.
Let vegetables cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth. Add tahini and 1½ tsp. salt and squeeze in juice from lime; pulse to incorporate. With motor running, gradually add 1 cup water. Mixture should be the consistency of hummus; add a little more water if needed. Taste and season with more salt if needed.

Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew

10/19/2022

INGREDIENTS

1 large white onion OR 2 leeks (white portion only), chopped
1 lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped
1 lb. parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, stems removed and chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 cups chopped fresh kale

INSTRUCTIONS

Add first eleven ingredients to a slow-cooker, and carefully stir to combine. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf, and carefully stir in the kale. Let the stew continue cooking for 10 minutes or so until the kale is wilted. Season with additional salt and pepper if need be.
Serve immediately, with the option to garnish with Parmesan cheese.

October 19th, 2022

10/19/2022

Hungarian Apple Soup

10/12/2022

Makes 3 cups
Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
¾ cup diced peeled Yukon Gold potato
⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion
¼ cup thinly sliced celery, plus leaves for garnish
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried sage
Pinch of paprika, preferably hot Hungarian
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add apple, potato, onion and celery; cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, sage, paprika and pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer until the potato is tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes
Blend with and immersion blender or transfer the soup to a large blender or food processor, add sour cream and process until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.

Italian Escarole, Radicchio and Potato Soup

10/5/2022

Ingredients

4 tablespoons water
1 medium onion, diced
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
6 medium red potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium head escarole, coarsely chopped and rinsed
1/2 head radicchio, thinly sliced and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the water in a large soup pot, add the onion and sauté over medium high heat until translucent.
Add the garlic and continue to sauté until both are golden.
Add the potatoes, carrots, chickpeas, broth, water, and basil. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Turn off the heat. Stir in the escarole, until just wilted. Add the radicchio and parsley.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Simple Cream of Celery Soup

9/28/2022

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, or butter
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups celery, sliced thin (about 1 ¼–1 ½ pounds), save some leaves for garnish
2 cups potatoes, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup water
1 bay leaf (optional, remove before blending)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, more to taste or leave it out entirely.
¼ cup fresh dill (small stems ok)
½ cup fresh parsley (small stems ok)
½ cup (or more) of sour cream, plain yogurt, vegan sour cream or heavy cream.
Garnish: Celery leaves

Instructions

Add Heat the oil in a big pot over medium-high heat and add the onion, stirring occasionally, letting the onions get golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and stir 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the garlic and stir 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the celery, potatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cayenne. The liquid should just cover the veggies ( if not, add a little more water). Cover, bring to a rolling boil, turn heat down and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Turn heat off, remove bay leaf and add the fresh herbs and just wilt them (don’t cook herbs or you lose the vibrant color!)
Blend the soup until very smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a regular blender, let cool before blending in smaller batches. Blend well, a full minute, until herbs are fully blended, creating a vibrant colored soup.
Place soup back in the same pot over low heat. Stir in your choice of sour cream, or any of the other options. Gently heat, careful to not over-simmer, or you may lose the lovely vibrant color.
Serve garnishing with celery leaves if desired.

White Bean, Fennel, Spinach Soup

9/21/2022

Fennel tastes like a cross between onion and celery with a dash of licorice, and is perfect in salads, dips, soups, and more. Though it may look like an onion, it’s actually part of the carrot family, and when cooked, it becomes tender and even a little sweet. It is also a great source of vitamin C, and it’s loaded with antioxidants to boot.

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes or 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups shredded fresh spinach (or kale)

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and fennel in oil until tender. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until fennel is tender.
Discard bay leaf. Add spinach; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.
Serve