Posts by Rachel Schultz

GREEN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS

July 23, 2019

I have churned through many chunky, broth based soups and stews over the years, but lately I am getting into pureed soups. COULD BE related to my recent acquisition of an immersion blender, which makes it easy. My policy though, is that pureed soups are significantly better if you have a little topping of some kind with a different texture or crunch. I think it’s really kind of a requirement, actually. This soup has so many vegetables you wouldn’t believe it (love), but the chickpeas roasted in Dijon and honey mustard flavors make it something way, way better.

David and I did not stop snacking on those crispy little chickpeas.

And, one of the best parts is you can have this chilled in the summer OR warm and cozy in the winter.

Green Vegetable Soup with Roasted Chickpeas
Serves six

15 ounces chickpeas
1/4 cup BRIANNAS Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing, divided
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 yellow squash, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 bunch kale, de-stemmed and chopped
8 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
15 ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups peas
Fresh parsley
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss chickpeas in 1 tablespoon BRIANNAS Dijon Honey Mustard and spread into an even layer on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.

Bring cauliflower, yellow squash, zucchini, kale, garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, thyme, pepper, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon honey mustard, and vegetable broth to boil in a large pot. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Stir in peas. Transfer soup to a blender or using an immersion blender, puree until smooth.

Chill soup in refrigerator or serve warm. Top with roasted chickpeas, fresh parsley, red onion, and an additional 1 tablespoon drizzle of Dijon honey mustard.


GREEN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH ROASTED CHICKPEAS
 
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Ingredients
  • 15 ounces chickpeas
  • ¼ cup BRIANNAS Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing, divided
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed and chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 15 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups peas
  • Fresh parsley
  • ½ red onion, sliced thinly
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss chickpeas in 1 tablespoon BRIANNAS Dijon Honey Mustard and spread into an even layer on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.
  2. Bring cauliflower, yellow squash, zucchini, kale, garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, thyme, pepper, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon honey mustard, and vegetable broth to boil in a large pot. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in peas. Transfer soup to a blender or using an immersion blender, puree until smooth.
  4. Chill soup in refrigerator or serve warm. Top with roasted chickpeas, fresh parsley, red onion, and an additional 1 tablespoon drizzle of Dijon honey mustard.

 

I have churned through many chunky, broth based soups and stews over the years, but lately I am getting into pureed soups. COULD BE related to my recent acquisition of an immersion blender, which makes it easy. My policy though,

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SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

July 18, 2019

MINESTRONE. It’s such a pleasant little soup. Lots of vegetables which always make a dish pretty. It’s not an expensive meal to make, and yet it doesn’t feel cheap. This is what I want in a weeknight dinner, friends. And it’s in the slow cooker, so it’s easy. Slow cookers aren’t good for everything; we all know this. BUT soups are one of my top picks for the trusty slow cooker. You can put your sliced sausage right in at the beginning, or I sometimes brown them in a little olive oil for some crispness and add at the end!

I used sausage from Kiolbassa, a family owned smoked meats company in San Antonio.

Sausage Minestrone
Serves eight

13 ounces sausage (I use Kiolbassa’s Roasted Garlic)
4 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, minced
24 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice!)
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 parmesan rind
15 ounces white beans
15 ounces kidney beans
6 cups broth
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon pepper
A dash of red pepper flake
1/2 pound small pasta (I use orecchiette)
2 zucchini, diced
2 cups spinach
Fresh basil
Grated parmesan

Place sausage, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, garlic, parmesan rind, white beans, kidney beans, broth, oregano, parsley, pepper, and red pepper flake into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.

When 30 minutes of cook time remains, add pasta and zucchini.

Stir in spinach. Serve topped with basil and grated parmesan.


SAUSAGE MINESTRONE
 
Author:
Ingredients
  • 13 ounces sausage (I use Kiolbassa's Roasted Garlic)
  • 4 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 24 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice!)
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 parmesan rind
  • 15 ounces white beans
  • 15 ounces kidney beans
  • 6 cups broth
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • A dash of red pepper flake
  • ½ pound small pasta (I use orecchiette)
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • Fresh basil
  • Grated parmesan
Instructions
  1. Place sausage, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, garlic, parmesan rind, white beans, kidney beans, broth, oregano, parsley, pepper, and red pepper flake into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  2. When 30 minutes of cook time remains, add pasta and zucchini.
  3. Stir in spinach. Serve topped with basil and grated parmesan.

 

MINESTRONE. It’s such a pleasant little soup. Lots of vegetables which always make a dish pretty. It’s not an expensive meal to make, and yet it doesn’t feel cheap. This is what I want in a weeknight dinner, friends. 

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BACON SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

June 13, 2019

Oh, the versatility of a dip. Parties, appetizers, sports watching. Or on a night when we are having something light like grilled marinated chicken and salads, I make this dip with a good sliced baguette for something a little more, to keep everyone full and the meal hearty. In my experience, kids love it because well, cheese and bread and BACON. Extra toppings loaded in make this way elevated from a typical bland spinach and artichoke thing!

I used bacon from Kiolbassa, a family owned smoked meats company in San Antonio.

Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip
Serves eight

2 bulbs garlic
Olive oil
3/4 pound bacon (I use Kiolbassa’s hickory bacon)
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 cup grated parmesan
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup chopped spinach
3/4 cup quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
A dash of red pepper flake
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 green onions, sliced
Additional grated parmesan
Sliced baguette

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Slice top off of bulbs of garlic. Place in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic. Place in oven and roasted for 40 minutes.

Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crispy, turning occasionally, about seven minutes. Chop bacon into crumbles.

In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, greek yogurt, parmesan, mozzarella, spinach, artichoke, bacon (reserving some for topping), red pepper flake (optional), and pepper. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Top with green onion, additional bacon crumbles, additional grated parmesan, and roasted garlic. Served with sliced baguette.


BACON SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
 
Author:
Ingredients
  • 2 bulbs garlic
  • Olive oil
  • ¾ pound bacon (I use Kiolbassa's hickory bacon)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • ¾ cup quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
  • A dash of red pepper flake
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • Additional grated parmesan
  • Sliced baguette
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Slice top off of bulbs of garlic. Place in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap aluminum foil around garlic. Place in oven and roasted for 40 minutes.
  3. Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crispy, turning occasionally, about seven minutes. Chop bacon into crumbles.
  4. In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, greek yogurt, parmesan, mozzarella, spinach, artichoke, bacon (reserving some for topping), red pepper flake (optional), and pepper. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Top with green onion, additional bacon crumbles, additional grated parmesan, and roasted garlic. Served with sliced baguette.

 

Oh, the versatility of a dip. Parties, appetizers, sports watching. Or on a night when we are having something light like grilled marinated chicken and salads, I make this dip with a good sliced baguette for something a little more,

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