Welcome to a culinary journey where garden-fresh flavors dance on your palate! Discover the art of transforming humble CSA vegetables into a symphony of taste with our delightful CSA Vegetable Soup. This wholesome soup is a celebration of seasonal bounty, featuring an orchestra of crisp kale, tender chard, and vibrant garlic scapes, all harmonizing in a savory broth. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the simple steps to create this nourishing and delicious soup, along with three additional recipes that showcase the versatility of these CSA ingredients: a refreshing Summer Slaw, a vibrant Chard and Potato Frittata, and a tangy Garlic Scape Pesto. Get ready to savor the goodness of fresh, local produce and elevate your meals to new heights!
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CSA VEGETABLE SOUP WITH KALE, CHARD, AND GARLIC SCAPES
A nutritious soup made from the seasonal vegetables in our CSA bag. When veggies are overly abundant we make them into soups and sauces so as to not waste any of these fresh and wonderful foods.
Provided by Bleuberet
Categories Kale Soup
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Puree green onions and garlic scapes in a food processor.
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over low heat. Add the onion-garlic mixture and cook until it starts to dry out, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Puree lettuce, chard, and kale in the food processor. Add to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth; season with savory, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Simmer until kale and chard are softened, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Mix Greek yogurt and Italian seasoning together. Serve soup in individual bowls; garnish each with a generous dollop of the topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 245 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
GARLIC SCAPE SOUP
I haven't tried this yet because it's been too hot for soup, and I haven't had enough garlic scapes at any one time to make it! It sounds yummy though. The recipe did not give cooking times, so I'll have to let you know once I make it.
Provided by Sonata
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Saute the garlic scapes and onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add the thyme at the end.
- In food processor puree the vegetables and add chicken stock as needed to make a smooth paste.
- In saucepan heat the vegetable mixture and add remaining chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and add the cream.
- Season as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 593.6, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.2
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to create a flavorful and nutritious soup. Some good options include kale, chard, garlic scapes, carrots, celery, and onions.
- If you don't have access to fresh garlic scapes, you can use garlic cloves instead. Just add them to the soup pot along with the other vegetables.
- To make the soup more creamy, you can add a cup of milk or cream. You can also blend a portion of the soup and then stir it back in.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
CSA vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy way to use up fresh, seasonal produce. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The next time you have a CSA share, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!
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