When Chris and I both got home tonight we were pooped! Chris was feeling less than stellar from a crazy day at work, and we were really contemplating just grabbing something to eat out, but with a few days still left for the Eat In Month Challenge we just decided it would be better to stay in. Plus, I had ingredients ready to go for some
soup in the fridge. Temptation averted!
It turned out to be a pretty good soup and chock full of nutrients and fiber! Hope you enjoy it for those ‘eh’ days when a comforting and easy bowl of soup will do 🙂
Butternut Squash & Kale Stew
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mixed dried mushrooms (I used about 1/2 bag from TJ’s)
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1-1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- shake of cinnamon and cayenne for warmth
- 4 cups red sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz cubed butternut squash (pre-packaged from TJ’s)
- about a gallon-size zippy bag full of chopped kale
- 1 cup whole wheat pasta
- 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Directions
Put dried mushrooms in a bowl of 1 cup of hot water. Let sit about 10 minutes.
Heat onions and crimini mushrooms in a saute pan with olive oil over medium heat until browned. Add spices.
Add broth, squash and kale to pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
Coarsely chop soaking mushrooms and add to pan along with their liquid.
Add pasta and beans to pot and simmer for another 10 minutes until tender.
Sprinkle with parm and enjoy! mmm
We also enjoyed a gooey grilled meunster cheese alongside for dipping.
Per serving (approx.): 200 kcals, 3 g Fat, 31 g CHO 5 g Fiber
What’s your favorite soup?
Oh man, I can barely keep my eyes open!! Goodnight all, better get some sleep for my little brother’s 8th birthday party tomorrow 🙂
And be sure to check out The Chic Life’s new site and a sweet giveaway, including hand-crafted jewelry and vegan cookies! There will be 3 chances to win too!
This looks wonderful…perfect for the very chilly nights we’re having in Boston right now.
Have a great time at your brother’s birthday party. What fun!
Comment by Shannon — January 30, 2010 @ 5:11 am
Yum that soup sounds tasty! I love chili, though i dont know if that counts as a soup. I also love a simple tomato or a split pea.
Have a nice weekend =)
Comment by Michal — January 30, 2010 @ 7:03 am
Great post. I’m always looking for great blogs and I really like yours.
Comment by how to ollie — January 30, 2010 @ 1:40 pm
Mmm, I’ve always thought that kale and squash pair so well together!
Comment by BroccoliHut — January 30, 2010 @ 2:24 pm
Yummy what a tasty looking meal! I love making soup with butternut squash it’s just the perfect ingredient x x
Comment by Tamizn — January 30, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
wow love the new look of your blog, great soup your a good cook lol Rebecca
Comment by rebecca — January 30, 2010 @ 5:41 pm
I’ve been loving the Kale + Squash combo lately, they just compliment each other so well! My favorite soup is probably unhealthy French Onion with lots of croutons & cheese, yum!
Comment by Alyson — January 30, 2010 @ 5:44 pm
I never saw that Trader Joe’s wild mushroom medley before, I have to check that out- I love mushrooms!
I also love butternut squash, so I might have to try this recipe!
Comment by Kelly — January 30, 2010 @ 5:45 pm
Kristen, thank you again for the awards! 🙂 I just posted about them – I’m so excited! 🙂
Your soup sounds heavenly, nourishing, and very healing… I hope Chris feels better soon! With this gorgeous soup, I know he’s sure to! 🙂
Comment by Astra Libris — January 30, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
mm, looks delicious, as always! I love tomato soup (which is strange because I hated it as a child) especially tomato basil! But really I have never encountered a soup I don’t like. I love it all!
Strangely your blog doesn’t update on my blogroll, which is super annoying. Don’t be offended if I don’t get to your blog for a while, I usually rely on my blogroll to update my blogs. I need to contact Blogger support!
Comment by The Candid RD — January 31, 2010 @ 6:23 am
That stew looks SOOO good!! I love kale and butternut squash! My favorite soup is creamy butternut squash but all things squash make me happy 🙂
Comment by Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather\ — January 31, 2010 @ 7:23 am
I love your blog. And I really love your quote at the bottom. I couldn’t agree more.. the best thing in life is enjoying and sharing food, and enjoying talking about it! Your kale stew looks fantastic. I’ve been trying to get creative with all the ways to use kale. I’ll have to add this to my bookmarks. 🙂
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Trackback by how to ollie — February 1, 2010 @ 6:53 am
Great soup! I have yet to try those dried mushrooms in any my dishes…I love that they are in soup! Yum!
Comment by Aggie — February 2, 2010 @ 3:14 am
Yum that soup sounds tasty! I love chili, though i dont know if that counts as a soup. I also love a simple tomato or a split pea.
Have a nice weekend =)
Comment by Michal — February 9, 2010 @ 5:31 am