French Friday with Dorie
There's really not a lot to say about this soup other than it is an easy and quick soup to make and perfect for a weeknight meal after a looonnng day at work. The simplicity of the broth (I used vegetable broth) seasoned only with onions, garlic, a little bit of thyme and salt allows the vegetables to be the stars of this soup. There were carrots and collard greens in our CSA farm box when I made this, so in the soup pot they went. I also added one lone potato per the recipe.
I wasn't sure what my family would say about the collard greens in the soup, but they said it was delicious (I thought it tasted really good) and since it disappeared quickly I believe it was a hit.
I served grilled pimento cheese sandwiches alongside. Yes, I am on a pimento cheese kick and if you have never had a grilled pimento cheese sandwich, I highly recommend it. It takes grilled cheese to a whole nother level.
You can see other variations of this soup recipe over at French Fridays with Dorie.
WOw, love your grilled cheese and those greens do look fabulous... nicely done.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I must try your collard greens variation. And those grilled cheese sandwiches? Definitely an indulgent balance to the healthful veggie soup.
ReplyDeleteOh yum, I love grilled cheese. Between your post and Nana's, I'm now craving one.
ReplyDeleteLove the leafy greens you used!
ReplyDeleteA perfect meal -soup and grilled cheese:) Yum
ReplyDeleteSeeing your added kale makes me wish I had added a little spinach to mine.
ReplyDeleteWish I had had some chunky bread to go with it.
Elaine, what a lovely version of the Vegetable Soup - I love that you added wonderful collard greens to your soup and I am glad that you served it "chunky style" as well - makes for a very pretty presentation!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Chock a block full of yummy goodness :)
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I love the color the collard greens give to your soup, Elaine. I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches, so I'll have to try grilled pimento cheese sandwiches. I served cheese quesadillas with my soup. Similar idea...
ReplyDeleteI love that you added greens, Elaine! Such a yummy soup!
ReplyDeleteIs there anything better than grilled cheese sandwiches and soup?! I love the idea of adding the greens to the soup... an added texture and bonus nutrition!
ReplyDeleteYes, a soup like this needed a slightly indulgent touch like grilled cheese sandwiches. Mmmmmm...
ReplyDeleteCollard greens is a nice addition and adds a nice touch to this soup. We turned all of our collard greens from our CSA into pesto this year - it seemed to be the easiest way to sneak them onto the plate.
I have collards at home! I'm so stealing this idea when I make it for lunch today.
ReplyDeleteI think the proof of the pudding is in the eating - and if it disappeared quickly, then it must have been good!
ReplyDeleteMmmm... That sounds like a tasty combo for a cool fall day.
ReplyDeleteyour soup looks so different from all the others with the beautiful collard greens. great idea for a healthy and it sounds like delicious soup.
ReplyDeleteThose collard greens brought your soup up to a whole different level, Elaine. Although I graduated from Florida State and lived in the South for 10 years, I've tasted but never cooked with collards. I think it made a lovely looking soup and obviously a tasty one. I actually love pimento cheese but have never made a grilled pimento cheese sandwich. It sounds delicious and I will try it next week. I may go on a pimento cheese kick of my own. Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! I like the idea of a pimento these grilled sandwich-especially served with the veggie soup;-)
ReplyDeleteanother CSA-er! :) we totally did the same thing and we chose to use veg broth too! - no sense in using chicken broth for a veggie dish I think.
ReplyDeleteLooks very healthy and delicious and the sandwich on the side is the perfect addition!
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