Monday, September 22, 2008

Hearty Tuscan Soup

From www.pierogy.com

1 bag (100 ct) Mrs. T's mini pierogies (I used 2 small bags of full sized ones)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
32 oz chicken broth (I usd 8 cups- made a big pot)
32 oz Italian style stewed tomatoes (1 used 1 big can - 24 oz - I think of whole tomatoes)
15-24 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed.
1 lb fresh spinach or escarole (used 1 bag of frozen spinach)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
*salt/pepper to taste

Saute onion in oil until tender.  Add brother & tomatoes, bring to a boil.  Add pierogies and return to a boil; boil for 4 minutes.  Add beans, escarole (or spinach), & Italian seasoning; return to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, covered, until escarole is barely tender, about 1 minute.  Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper, if desired.

I thought this soup was yummy (and pretty healthy too) but DH hated it.  He says he hates whole or chunk tomatoes in soup, sauce, etc.  So I guess I will be eating this huge pot that I made for a while........ :)

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