Best Slovenian Peasant Soup Recipes

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PEASANT SOUP



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This hearty vegetable broth soup really satisfies, and it's inexpensive as well.-Bertha McClung, Summersville, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried great northern beans
6 cups water
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender., Discard bay leaves. Add oil and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEASANT SOUP FOR ONE



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In the mood for soup? There's no need to open a can when it's so easy to simmer up a bowl of this soup. I first has this at a favorite restaurant. When it was removed from the menu, I duplicate it at home using herbs from my garden.-Kay Harris, Armarillo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (4 ounces), cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 small potato, cubed
1 small carrot, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Coat a saucepan with cooking spray; brown chicken over medium-high heat. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY PEASANT SOUP



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Definitely not a salad green, broccoli rabe needs cooking to round out its flavors. This rustic soup is an excellent way to do so. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to give this soup a more robust flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus more for seasoning, if desired
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) cannelini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) broccoli rabe, cut crosswise 1 inch thick and well washed, with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired)
4 thick slices rustic whole-wheat bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes (with their juice), beans, broccoli rabe, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving bowl; ladle soup over toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g

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