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Can we all just agree that it is officially soup season? It's probably been soup season for a few months for most of us, but now that most days are too cold to bear, and cold/flu season is in full swing (I'm looking at you random achy feeling that took over me yesterday!) I could be content eating soup all day every day. But I don't think the man of the house would be quite as big of a fan of that. So I try to limit myself to one (maybe two...) soup dinners per week, with lots of leftovers for lunch.
Lately this chickpea and sausage minestrone has become a fixture in my meal arsenal. I like that it packs a lot of veggies into one meal: chickpeas, tomatoes, carrots and celery, plus I like to throw in kale or spinach leaves depending on what's in the fridge. I also like that it includes meat and a nice subtle heat thanks to the red pepper flakes, so it keeps the men happy, too! Throw in a handful of small shell pasta and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and you'll find me oh so happy to have this more than once per week.
What's your favorite soup recipe right now?
