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Sausage White Bean Soup Posted: 17 Nov 2021 01:22 AM PST One of my most favorite recipes from my website is this trusted Sausage White Bean Soup that I posted way back in 2007. I’ve been leading people to that recipe for years as it’s one of my meal prep staples.  Bringing it back into the 2020s because I wanted to give the recipe justice with new, better photos. Life is so different 14 years later!  I have a 13-year-old child!  Back to my favorite soup. This soup is my go-to when the weather gets cold.  Not everyone in my family likes soup (Sigh…I know…), so I make this soup for MY lunches during the week.  I also make it for company and when I have a Christmas soup party at my house.  Pair with a crusty piece of bread (or my garlic bread!)  and sprinkle with Parmesan and I’m a happy lady.  I love me some soup weather!  Ingredients involved:  I forgot to take a photo of the red-wine vinegar. My dad makes his own (from my grandpa’s starter). This is what MAKES the soup.  It goes in last but make sure you have some!  We do a little chop therapy with the garlic and onions. They’re going to go in a large soup pot to get sauteed in olive oil.  We take the sausage out of its casing and make little bite-sized meatballs with them. They get sauteed with the onion+garlic mixture. In goes the chicken stock.  Followed by the beans. We’re going to let that simmer on the stove for a bit.  Fresh spinach goes in. Stir in it and cook until it’s all wilted.  But we’re not done yet… We add in the red wine vinegar and season to taste. MMMM. A sprinkle of parmesan.  A hunk of grilled bread. I hope this Sausage White Bean Soup becomes one of your staples too if it hasn’t already.  If you’re a fan of the sausage white bean combo, I think you’ll love my Sausage White Bean Bake too!     Sausage White Bean Soup Note: There is a print link embedded within this post, please visit this post to print it. serves 4-6 adapted from Everyday Food Magazine (RIP, sigh!) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1  12 oz. package Italian sausage, casings removed 2 -15 oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed coarse salt and ground pepper 1 large pinch of red pepper  32oz. chicken stock 1 lb. fresh spinach  2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar In a large soup pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat, until softened, about 4 minutes. Shape sausage into bite-sized meatballs and add to the onion mixture. Cook until sausages are browned on the outside, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken stock, red pepper flakes, and beans. Simmer on the stove for about 20 minutes. Stir in the fresh spinach and let it cook in the soup for another 5 minutes. Before serving, stir in the red-wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.    The post Sausage White Bean Soup appeared first on Shutterbean.

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas Posted: 16 Nov 2021 11:26 AM PST Hello hello! I have a bunch of Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for you if you’re looking to make something new/different for your feast.  We are a little over a week away from Thanksgiving.  Let’s look into the Shutterbean archives for some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas! Epic Cheeseboard with Trader Joe’s Items! All you ever needed and wanted on one tray! Plus, in this post, I share all of my favorite cheese board items from Trader Joe’s. TURKEY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS When I was a kid, there were always meatballs at my parent’s friend’s get-togethers. I loved it. It’s gotta be the fact that you can eat something off of a toothpick. That makes things special, right? Herbed Goat Cheese This is such a great recipe for the holidays. People love HERBS and CHEESE and when you combine them with crostini, all bets are off! Bacon Artichoke Dip How about a hot dip? One with cheese, bacon and artichokes? Sign me up! Vegan Ranch Dip If you have a guest with dietary restrictions, hook them up with a vegan ranch dip and veggies.  BAKED ARTICHOKE SQUARES Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without my mom’s Baked Artichoke squares. The best part is that you can totally make these the night before & reheat. Mushroom Polenta Bites I bet you can’t just have one!   Sausage Mushroom Stuffing Fact: stuffing (and mashed potatoes) is KEY to my Thanksgiving holiday. This stuffing is a whole mean in itself! NOM.  The BEST Creamed Spinach It really is THE BEST. I love that many of you have included this one in your parties throughout the years. YAY!!! PECAN TOPPED SWEET POTATOES This was my contribution to our Thanksgiving parties for several years! It’s a tradition that came from my Aunt & Uncle and it was a wonderful way of carrying on their spirits at our table. No-Knead Cloverleaf Rolls Yes, I’ve made my own rolls!!! And NO, they’re not that hard to make. These went fast in my family. I think Cooper ate most of them… I don’t blame him.  Homemade Cranberry Sauce I always make my own. It’s real easy! Plus, it makes things extra special if you don’t like canned cranberry sauce.  Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs Vegetarians at the table will sing your praises. SWEET & SOUR ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH One of my favorite recipes! All the meat-eaters are gonna be eating this vegetarian side dish. Vegans! Vegetarians! Get your fill on servings before they clean you OUT. BREAD APPLE SAUSAGE HASH If you have any leftover bread….or maybe you’re not even having Thanksgiving but you want the flavors of Thanksgiving….FOR BREAKFAST or BREAKFAST FOR DINNER make this recipe! ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & BUTTERNUT SQUASH Your guests will love this combo! There are cranberries up in it too! BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS W/ PANCETTA I would be so happy if a little gravy crossed paths with this dish! LITTLE GEM LETTUCE SALAD WITH BEETS & WALNUTS An elegant salad that exploits beet season! I love how delicate gem lettuce is. So tender. Beet Salad with Poppy Seed & Chive Dressing A beautiful salad to bring to the party if you’ve got salad duty! Autumn Reset Button Salad  This is a whole meal in itself! All of my favorite things in a salad!  Bourbon Sage Cooler Because sage syrup is a great addition to your holiday bar. Holiday Rum Punch ‘Tis the season!!! HOT VANILLA CIDER  Something for the kids if you take out the bourbon and something to make your old relatives tolerable if you feel like adding bourbon. CRANBERRY ROSEMARY SPRITZERS I can’t think of a better cocktail to have with turkey! POMEGRANATE MANHATTAN Oh, wait. I found something better to go with turkey. THESE MANHATTANS. Just keep your cool. Manhattans can bring out some interesting family dynamics. hehe Pumpkin Pudding Cake A self-saucing cake that’s PERFECT with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  Cranberry Rosemary Bars Round out the dessert table with these cranberry studded treats! Look at how pretty they are. Crustless Pumpkin Pie Please low-carb/vegan family members with this treat. They would never know it’s vegan…and egg-free! Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream Cake  This easy-to-make dessert is such a savior! It’s easy to slice (unlike pie!) and it requires no time to make. You just need a few hours in your freezer and you’re good to go. PUMPKIN BOURBON MILKSHAKES You could serve these milkshakes in addition to your dessert. Imagine them in mini glasses. Perfect! CARAMEL APPLE FLOATS Kids AND parents will get a kick out of this recipe. Sparkling apple cider AND ice cream!!  PUMPKIN PECAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES They’re small…which means that people who are STUFFED will be like “Oh, I’ll just take one!” Then their ONE turns into 4. WATCH OUT. Persimmon Spice Bars Walk into the party with these bars. Immediately impress the whole crowd. Sure people will fill up on pumpkin pie, but when they eat one of these bars for breakfast the next morning, you’re the real hero. Burnt Butter Ginger Pear Crumble Oh gosh. Now that I am looking at this, maybe I should make a crumble for Thanksgiving??!! PUMPKIN CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING  You could easily turn this recipe into cupcakes. Your guests will LOVE the brown butter icing & moist cake. PUMPKIN CREAM PIE You just gotta. This one has a gingersnap crust! It’s light/ fluffy and you don’t have to bake the final pie. PUMPKIN PIE IN A MUG! I’m just gonna throw that one out there and remind you that you can make a little mini pumpkin pie IN A MUG. All you need is a microwave. Hippy Pumpkin Bread Maybe you want to make a bread? Bring as a host gift? This pumpkin bread is amazing.   ALSO!! Don’t forget to save leftovers so you can have an amazing sandwich like this one! TURKEY CRANBERRY BACON SANDWICH That’s right. We add bacon to this sandwich because more is more! 16 Ways to Say GRACE at your table this year Because we have a lot to be thankful for! Self Care Strategies for the holidays! Things to remember if you’re around family and need to cope! And don’t forget,  disposable pie pans make THE BEST  to-go containers! I hope you find these Thanksgiving Menu Ideas helpful! Wishing you a great holiday, if you celebrate! xo The post Thanksgiving Menu Ideas appeared first on Shutterbean.

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