Week 173: Autumn Minestrone
Hello 
The weather outside is basically screaming for soup ... and I cannot wait for you to enjoy the first fall themed menu of the year.
On the menu for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th is AUTUMN MINESTRONE with SPICY CHEESE BREAD. Minestrone means "Big Soup" to Italians .... a healthy and hearty soup packed with lots of goodies, like seasonal veggies, pasta and beans. The word minestrone stems from Minestra, which means to "dish up" or "serve".....and I'm happy to dish up a big pot of this to your family!!
The soup begins with browning Italian sausage in the pot along with onions, carrots and garlic. Once the meat is browned and veggies are softened, homemade chicken stock, butternut squash, zucchini, diced tomatoes, fresh rosemary and thyme are added.
After the soup simmers, ditalini pasta, bright green kale and red kidney beans are dropped in. The soup is garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. This minestrone can easily be made without the sausage, please add a comment on the order form if that's your preference.
My bread companion this week is my SPICY CHEESE BREAD. This chewy, cheesy bread is legendary in Wisconsin and incorporates red pepper flakes into both the dough and the topping to give it a spicy kick.
On the menu for dessert this week are REESE'S SINFUL SECRET BARS. The bars have a delectable chocolate cookie base and a “sinfully” delicious peanut butter filling, with “secret” chopped up Reese’s inside. They are finished off with a drizzle of peanut butter icing on top. Needless to say, these are perfect for the chocolate peanut butter lover! - Jenny from Jenny Sue Delights