sage – Better HouseKeeper https://betterhousekeeper.com Your ultimate source for housekeeping, cleaning hacks, decorating ideas, diy projects, recipes, and more! Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:56:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Warm Yourself Up These Cold Winter Nights With This White Bean Soup Recipe With Parmesean Cheese, Bacon, and Sage https://betterhousekeeper.com/2015/02/19/warm-yourself-up-these-cold-winter-nights-with-this-white-bean-soup-recipe-with-parmesean-cheese-bacon-and-sage/ https://betterhousekeeper.com/2015/02/19/warm-yourself-up-these-cold-winter-nights-with-this-white-bean-soup-recipe-with-parmesean-cheese-bacon-and-sage/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:00:26 +0000 http://betterhousekeeper.com/?p=3061 The cold winter is still upon us, so warm up with this tasty white bean soup! It’s easy to make with chicken broth, bacon, parmesan cheese, sage, and celery!

Spring is almost here, but winter still has us in its grip. Get through these last few cold night by warming up with this white bean and bacon soup! It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, and would make a great frozen make-ahead meal. Make a big batch and bring some to work, or pack it in a thermos for lunch for the kids! This soup is delicious and is made from white beans, parmesan cheese, bacon, celery, garlic, chicken stock, and sage. Throw on that apron and let’s get cookin’!

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White Bean Soup Recipe With Parmesan Cheese, Bacon, and Sage

Looking for some healthy comfort food? Try this white bean soup with bacon, garlic, parmesan cheese, celery, and sage!

Serve it up with crusty bread for dipping!

Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. of cannellini beans, dried
  2. 1-2 slices of bacon
  3. 1 onion, diced
  4. 1 celery, diced
  5. 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
  6. 4 sage leaves
  7. 2 quarts of low-sodium chicken stock
  8. 1 tsp. olive oil
  9. salt and pepper
  10. garlic croutons and parmesan cheese for garnish
  11. crusty sourdough bread for dipping
Instructions
  1. Soak the beans overnight in a bowl of water.
  2. In a large pot, add in olive oil and heat it over medium heat.
  3. Chop the bacon roughly and add it into the pot. Saute the bacon until it’s a golden color.
  4. Add in celery, onion, garlic, and sage. Saute until the onions are translucent (5-7 minutes).
  5. Take out the leftover oil with a spoon by tilting the pot.
  6. Drain the beans and place them in the pot.
  7. Add in chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat and allow the soup to simmer until the beans are tender (1-1 1/2 hours).
  9. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
  10. If you would like the soup to be smooth, you can put it in the blender and blend until it’s creamy. If you like chunky soup, you can leave it as is.
  11. Garnish the soup with parmesan cheese and croutons and serve with crusty bread.

 

 Photos: The Clever Carrot.

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We love using spices and herbs! From simple oregano and basil to nutmeg and saffron, there are many to choose from. There are spices and herbs that are common in every day dishes that we use almost every day. If you’re wondering which to stock up on, read our list!

1. Oregano

Oregano is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, and it’s mostly used on pizza, as well as tomato sauce. Due to its strong flavor, oregano is best paired with other bold flavors to keep it from dominating the dish.

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2. Basil

Just like oregano, basil is a staple spice that’s added to sauces and topped on pizza. Basil goes best with tomato dishes. Basil can also be paired with meats, fish, and salads.

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3. Rosemary

Just as you would with oregano, rosemary is best paired with bold flavors since it has a bold flavor itself. You can remove the leaves from the stems and just add them like that to your dish, or you can chop them up to release the oils and thus more flavor.

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4. Cinnamon

Cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative due to its ability to stop mold from growing. It can be used in savoy and sweet dishes like chili, beef brisket, or pumpkin pie.

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5. Black Pepper

Black pepper is the most widely used spice in the world. Dishes with a cream sauce may require white pepper, which is a milder version than black pepper. Black pepper is usually added after the dish has been cooked.

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6. Sage

Because of its minty taste, sage is often used in sauces for meant entrees like pork chops, chicken breasts, and turkey. It also goes well with squash and pumpkin.

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7. Bay Leaves

Bay leaves were used by the ancient Greeks, and it’s commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. Bay leaves can be used in soups, meat stews, seafood dishes, and vegetable dishes.

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8. Paprika

Paprika is a common spice used in the Balkans, Morocco, and even South Africa. It can be used in stews such as goulash, and it is also used in preparation of sausages. Paprika also goes well with tomato dishes, and in chili.

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9. Onion Powder

Onion powder is simply ground onion with salt. You can use it in pasta dishes, pizza, and on grilled chicken.

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10. Nutmeg

Nutmeg goes great in stuffings and sausages. It also pairs well with lamb, veal, and pumpkin.

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